Allentown, PA 18101 solar market data
Updated August 16, 2011Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Allentown 18101 has 3 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.46/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 7% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 18101 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.47/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.00%
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
18101 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 18101
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZTEC SOLAR POWER | 1 | 0 | 3.87 | $6.46 |
| 2 | LG ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 41.86 | $7.00 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 1 | 0 | 46.58 | $5.69 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|
Same city
Other zips in Allentown
Equipment
What gets installed in 18101
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP33.3%
SCHUCO USA33.3%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA33.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA66.7%
FRONIUS USA33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 18101
How many solar installations are there in 18101?
SolarDNA counts 3 active solar installations in Allentown 18101, 1 of them residential, with data through August 16, 2011.
How much does solar cost in 18101?
The median residential system in 18101 cost $6.46 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.47/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 18101?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 18101: insufficient recent data (data runs through August 16, 2011).
Who installs solar in 18101?
AZTEC SOLAR POWER, LG ENERGY SOLUTIONS, SUNPOWER lead the 3 installers with systems in 18101. The full comp set is above.
Is 18101 a good market for solar sales?
18101 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 7% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.