New Columbia, PA 17856 solar market data
Updated September 30, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
New Columbia 17856 has 59 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.80/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 14% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17856 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
35 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.07%
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
17856 by year
7 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 17856
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SONS POWER | 4 | 0 | 5.79 | $5.79 |
| 2 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 4 | 0 | 11.13 | $5.47 |
| 3 | LENAPE SOLAR A DIVISION OF HOMETOWN ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 3.68 | $6.39 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 17856
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNTECH POWER33.3%
CSI SOLAR22.2%
SHARP22.2%
HELIOS USA11.1%
TBEA XINJIANG SUNOASIS11.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY44.4%
FRONIUS USA44.4%
SIEMENS INDUSTRY11.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17856
How many solar installations are there in 17856?
SolarDNA counts 59 active solar installations in New Columbia 17856, 50 of them residential, with data through September 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17856?
The median residential system in 17856 cost $5.80 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17856?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 17856: too few recent installs (data runs through September 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 17856?
SONS POWER, YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LENAPE SOLAR A DIVISION OF HOMETOWN ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 3 installers with systems in 17856. The full comp set is above.
Is 17856 a good market for solar sales?
17856 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 14% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.