Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 solar market data
Updated September 24, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mechanicsburg 17055 has 487 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.00/W, installations down 17.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 7% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17055 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.55%
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: 50–62 installs (midpoint 56)
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
17055 by year
61 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 74 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17055
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I NEED SOLAR COM | 7 | 0 | 66.04 | $6.00 |
| 2 | EICHELBERGER ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 7.3 | $6.96 |
| 3 | SECCO | 5 | 0 | 44.37 | $7.85 |
| 4 | CALIFORNIA GREEN ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 4 | 0 | 8.84 | $5.97 |
| 5 | SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 3 | 0 | 12.23 | $5.01 |
| 6 | DAFLURE HEATING AND COOLING | 2 | 0 | 6.36 | $7.63 |
| 7 | GREENSPRING ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 5.74 | $4.83 |
| 8 | KC GREEN ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 9.21 | $5.50 |
| 9 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 6.36 | $5.92 |
| 10 | ABSOLUTE SOLAR AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 7.82 | $5.50 |
| 11 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 8.14 | $5.40 |
| 12 | ENVINITY | 1 | 0 | 6.98 | $6.97 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17050 Mechanicsburg | 4.2 km | 649 | $5.85 | 37 |
| 17011 Camp Hill | 8.9 km | 387 | $5.66 | 37 |
| 17019 Dillsburg | 9.5 km | 374 | $6.01 | 34 |
| 17007 Boiling Springs | 10.6 km | 89 | $4.65 | 41 |
| 17043 Lemoyne | 11.6 km | 42 | $6.06 | 34 |
| 17323 Franklintown | 11.7 km | 7 | — | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in Mechanicsburg
Equipment
What gets installed in 17055
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR16.7%
GREEN POWER13.9%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP11.1%
SUNTECH POWER8.3%
TRINA SOLAR8.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY28.9%
SMA AMERICA21.1%
FRONIUS USA18.4%
PV POWERED18.4%
CFM EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17055
How many solar installations are there in 17055?
SolarDNA counts 487 active solar installations in Mechanicsburg 17055, 459 of them residential, with data through September 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17055?
The median residential system in 17055 cost $6.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17055?
Installations in 17055 are down 17.6%: 61 in the trailing twelve months versus 74 before.
Who installs solar in 17055?
I NEED SOLAR COM, EICHELBERGER ENERGY, SECCO lead the 15 installers with systems in 17055. The full comp set is above.
Is 17055 a good market for solar sales?
17055 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 7% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.