Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 solar market data
Updated September 23, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mechanicsburg 17050 has 649 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.85/W, installations down 4.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17050 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.14/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
37 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.73%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 68–83 installs (midpoint 75)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
17050 by year
77 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 81 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17050
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EICHELBERGER ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 6.54 | $5.87 |
| 2 | CALIFORNIA GREEN ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 3 | 0 | 5.88 | $6.50 |
| 3 | I NEED SOLAR COM | 3 | 0 | 6.6 | $5.40 |
| 4 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 7.75 | $4.24 |
| 5 | GREENSPRING ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 6.24 | $6.70 |
| 6 | HALLER ENTERPRISES | 2 | 0 | 9.6 | $4.03 |
| 7 | SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 7.63 | $5.17 |
| 8 | DAFLURE HEATING AND COOLING | 1 | 0 | 11.34 | $6.73 |
| 9 | SECCO | 1 | 0 | 3.84 | $8.81 |
| 10 | SOLTERRA SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.4 | $5.43 |
| 11 | SUN DIRECTED | 1 | 0 | 2.76 | $6.50 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17055 Mechanicsburg | 4.2 km | 487 | $6.00 | 32 |
| 17011 Camp Hill | 8.7 km | 387 | $5.66 | 37 |
| 17007 Boiling Springs | 10.9 km | 89 | $4.65 | 41 |
| 17025 Enola | 11.4 km | 292 | $6.57 | 34 |
| 17043 Lemoyne | 11.4 km | 42 | $6.06 | 34 |
| 17019 Dillsburg | 12.9 km | 374 | $6.01 | 34 |
Same city
Other zips in Mechanicsburg
Equipment
What gets installed in 17050
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
GREEN POWER12.0%
KYOCERA SOLAR12.0%
REC SOLAR12.0%
BRIGHTWATTS8.0%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA8.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY48.1%
SMA AMERICA25.9%
PV POWERED14.8%
FRONIUS USA7.4%
CFM EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS3.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17050
How many solar installations are there in 17050?
SolarDNA counts 649 active solar installations in Mechanicsburg 17050, 623 of them residential, with data through September 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17050?
The median residential system in 17050 cost $5.85 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.14/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17050?
Installations in 17050 are down 4.9%: 77 in the trailing twelve months versus 81 before.
Who installs solar in 17050?
EICHELBERGER ENERGY, CALIFORNIA GREEN ENERGY CONSTRUCTION, I NEED SOLAR COM lead the 11 installers with systems in 17050. The full comp set is above.
Is 17050 a good market for solar sales?
17050 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets).