Orwigsburg, PA 17961 solar market data
Updated September 22, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Orwigsburg 17961 has 76 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.07/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 34 — higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 17961 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
34 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.09%
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
17961 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 11 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 17961
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J3 ENERGY GROUP | 2 | 0 | 9.96 | $6.14 |
| 2 | BERKS SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 4.05 | $5.97 |
| 3 | CONTROL ALT ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 10 | $6.09 |
| 4 | ENDLESS MTN SOLAR SERVICES | 1 | 0 | 10.12 | $5.93 |
| 5 | GREENSPRING ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | $6.30 |
| 6 | HEAT SHED | 1 | 0 | 8.51 | $7.05 |
| 7 | SONIC DEVELOPMENT | 1 | 0 | 10.35 | $6.07 |
| 8 | SPOTTS BROTHERS | 1 | 0 | 11.28 | $4.95 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 17961
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER28.6%
SCHOTT SOLAR14.3%
SCHUCO USA14.3%
SOLAR POWER INDUSTRIES14.3%
SOLON14.3%
Inverters
FRONIUS USA44.4%
SMA AMERICA22.2%
PV POWERED11.1%
SUNPOWER11.1%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR11.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 17961
How many solar installations are there in 17961?
SolarDNA counts 76 active solar installations in Orwigsburg 17961, 70 of them residential, with data through September 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 17961?
The median residential system in 17961 cost $6.07 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 17961?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 17961: too few recent installs (data runs through September 22, 2026).
Who installs solar in 17961?
J3 ENERGY GROUP, BERKS SOLAR, CONTROL ALT ENERGY lead the 8 installers with systems in 17961. The full comp set is above.
Is 17961 a good market for solar sales?
17961 scores 34 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.