Christiana, PA 17509 solar market data
Updated January 12, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Christiana 17509 has 30 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.50/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17509 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.50/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.03%
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
17509 by year
5 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17509
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMUCKERS ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 12.87 | $6.51 |
| 2 | JK MECHANICAL | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | $6.50 |
| 3 | SOLULAR | 1 | 0 | 5.81 | $6.30 |
| 4 | SUN RAYS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 11.04 | $4.56 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 17509
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SHARP42.9%
SAMSUNG SDI28.6%
SCHUCO USA14.3%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA14.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA50.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY12.5%
FRONIUS USA12.5%
POWER-ONE12.5%
SCHUCO USA12.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17509
How many solar installations are there in 17509?
SolarDNA counts 30 active solar installations in Christiana 17509, 20 of them residential, with data through January 12, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17509?
The median residential system in 17509 cost $6.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.50/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17509?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 17509: too few recent installs (data runs through January 12, 2026).
Who installs solar in 17509?
SMUCKERS ENERGY, JK MECHANICAL, SOLULAR lead the 4 installers with systems in 17509. The full comp set is above.
Is 17509 a good market for solar sales?
17509 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.