Erie, PA 16506 solar market data
Updated July 27, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Erie 16506 has 55 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.78/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 14% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16506 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.22/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
35 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 88.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 48.7%
residential solar added in Pennsylvania, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
105.3K systems
2.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
16506 by year
14 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 18 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16506
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR REVOLUTION | 6 | 0 | 4.74 | $6.00 |
| 2 | STANDARD SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | $5.78 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 16506
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER42.9%
SCHOTT SOLAR28.6%
GE ENERGY14.3%
TIANWEI NEW ENERGY CHENGDU PV MODULE14.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY42.9%
PV POWERED42.9%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16506
How many solar installations are there in 16506?
SolarDNA counts 55 active solar installations in Erie 16506, 55 of them residential, with data through July 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16506?
The median residential system in 16506 cost $5.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.22/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16506?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16506: too few recent installs (data runs through July 27, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16506?
SOLAR REVOLUTION, STANDARD SOLAR lead the 2 installers with systems in 16506. The full comp set is above.
Is 16506 a good market for solar sales?
16506 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 14% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.