Wilkes Barre, PA 18706 solar market data
Updated September 22, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Wilkes Barre 18706 has 41 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.92/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 18706 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.92/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
18706 by year
11 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 8 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 18706
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENDLESS MTN SOLAR SERVICES | 5 | 0 | 10.72 | $6.71 |
| 2 | KEYSTONE ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 9.72 | $8.23 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18651 Plymouth | 5.5 km | 21 | $9.02 | 32 |
| 18634 Nanticoke | 7.8 km | 41 | $6.85 | 32 |
| 18704 Kingston | 8.0 km | 98 | $7.21 | 33 |
| 18707 Mountain Top | 8.0 km | 55 | $6.25 | 33 |
| 18709 Luzerne | 9.0 km | 8 | — | 42 |
| 18705 Wilkes Barre | 9.0 km | 40 | $2.25 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Wilkes Barre
Equipment
What gets installed in 18706
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
MOTECH INDUSTRIES50.0%
GE ENERGY33.3%
SUNTECH POWER16.7%
Inverters
PV POWERED50.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY16.7%
GE ENERGY16.7%
SMA AMERICA16.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 18706
How many solar installations are there in 18706?
SolarDNA counts 41 active solar installations in Wilkes Barre 18706, 38 of them residential, with data through September 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 18706?
The median residential system in 18706 cost $6.92 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.92/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 18706?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 18706: too few recent installs (data runs through September 22, 2026).
Who installs solar in 18706?
ENDLESS MTN SOLAR SERVICES, KEYSTONE ENERGY lead the 2 installers with systems in 18706. The full comp set is above.
Is 18706 a good market for solar sales?
18706 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.