Erie, PA 16509 solar market data
Updated September 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Erie 16509 has 40 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.34/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 18% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16509 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.65/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
37 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
16509 by year
8 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 16 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16509
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STANDARD SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 4 | $5.44 |
| 2 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 10.32 | $4.45 |
| 3 | SOLAR REVOLUTION | 1 | 0 | 3.92 | $5.30 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 16509
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER50.0%
SHARP25.0%
TRINA SOLAR25.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY75.0%
PV POWERED25.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16509
How many solar installations are there in 16509?
SolarDNA counts 40 active solar installations in Erie 16509, 40 of them residential, with data through September 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16509?
The median residential system in 16509 cost $5.34 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.65/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16509?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16509: too few recent installs (data runs through September 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16509?
STANDARD SOLAR, ASTRUM SOLAR, SOLAR REVOLUTION lead the 3 installers with systems in 16509. The full comp set is above.
Is 16509 a good market for solar sales?
16509 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 18% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.