Lancaster, PA 17601 solar market data
Updated September 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lancaster 17601 has 579 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.69/W, installations down 7.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17601 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.31/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
36 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.65%
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: 53–65 installs (midpoint 59)
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
17601 by year
61 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 66 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17601
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC GREEN ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 21.71 | $5.17 |
| 2 | JK MECHANICAL | 12 | 0 | 6.91 | $5.31 |
| 3 | SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 9 | 0 | 9.98 | $6.01 |
| 4 | WORLEY AND OBETZ | 5 | 0 | 6.33 | $5.24 |
| 5 | HALLER ENTERPRISES | 4 | 0 | 33.23 | $5.25 |
| 6 | ADVANCED SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 328.28 | $6.20 |
| 7 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 7.59 | $5.64 |
| 8 | SUNTRICITY POWER | 3 | 0 | 7.21 | $7.47 |
| 9 | HICKORY RIDGE SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 8.33 | $6.81 |
| 10 | AIREVOLUTION WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 3.53 | $5.08 |
| 11 | ASCOM | 1 | 0 | 5.06 | $7.29 |
| 12 | AZTEC SOLAR POWER | 1 | 0 | 10.12 | $6.10 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17520 East Petersburg | 4.4 km | 58 | $7.68 | 32 |
| 17602 Lancaster | 5.3 km | 359 | $5.50 | 38 |
| 17603 Lancaster | 8.9 km | 433 | $5.62 | 38 |
| 17538 Landisville | 9.0 km | 103 | $6.26 | 33 |
| 17508 Brownstown | 9.5 km | 11 | $4.99 | 39 |
| 17551 Millersville | 9.6 km | 76 | $5.29 | 38 |
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Other zips in Lancaster
Equipment
What gets installed in 17601
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SCHUCO USA18.2%
SOLARPARK KOREA13.6%
GREEN POWER12.1%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE7.6%
KYOCERA SOLAR6.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.4%
SMA AMERICA21.7%
SCHUCO USA13.0%
PV POWERED11.6%
FRONIUS USA10.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17601
How many solar installations are there in 17601?
SolarDNA counts 579 active solar installations in Lancaster 17601, 537 of them residential, with data through September 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17601?
The median residential system in 17601 cost $5.69 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.31/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17601?
Installations in 17601 are down 7.6%: 61 in the trailing twelve months versus 66 before.
Who installs solar in 17601?
KC GREEN ENERGY, JK MECHANICAL, SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 22 installers with systems in 17601. The full comp set is above.
Is 17601 a good market for solar sales?
17601 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets).