Akron, PA 17501 solar market data
Updated September 14, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Akron 17501 has 69 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.16/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 33 — higher than 11% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17501 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
33 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.08%
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
17501 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 7 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17501
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADVANCED SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 13.61 | $3.89 |
| 2 | GREENSPRING ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 7.98 | $7.07 |
| 3 | MEADOW VALLEY ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 5.24 | $6.81 |
| 4 | HALLER ENTERPRISES | 1 | 0 | 9.66 | $6.18 |
| 5 | HEAT SHED | 1 | 0 | 3.68 | $6.38 |
| 6 | KC GREEN ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 8.82 | $6.00 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 17501
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CONERGY16.7%
SCHUCO USA16.7%
SUNPOWER16.7%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE8.3%
CHINT SOLAR ZHEJIANG8.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA50.0%
SOLAREDGE16.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY8.3%
FRONIUS USA8.3%
PV POWERED8.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17501
How many solar installations are there in 17501?
SolarDNA counts 69 active solar installations in Akron 17501, 63 of them residential, with data through September 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17501?
The median residential system in 17501 cost $6.16 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17501?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 17501: too few recent installs (data runs through September 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 17501?
ADVANCED SOLAR, GREENSPRING ENERGY, MEADOW VALLEY ELECTRIC lead the 6 installers with systems in 17501. The full comp set is above.
Is 17501 a good market for solar sales?
17501 scores 33 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 11% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.