Swarthmore, PA 19081 solar market data
Updated August 20, 2026Provisional score Β· under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Swarthmore 19081 has 84 solar installations at a median installed cost of $8.13/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 33 β higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 19081 compares with the state
Installed cost
$2.13/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
33 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
β² 48.7%
residential solar added in Pennsylvania, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
105.3K systems
2.8% of homes Β· utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
19081 by year
13 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 19081
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPEN SKY ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 4.35 | $9.18 |
| 2 | EARTHSPONSE | 1 | 0 | 2.58 | $5.85 |
| 3 | EXACT ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 6 | $3.65 |
| 4 | GUERRERA AND SONS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 2.99 | $8.50 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 19081
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP50.0%
KYOCERA SOLAR12.5%
MOTECH INDUSTRIES12.5%
REC SOLAR12.5%
SCHUCO USA12.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY62.5%
FRONIUS USA12.5%
PV POWERED12.5%
SMA AMERICA12.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 19081
How many solar installations are there in 19081?
SolarDNA counts 84 active solar installations in Swarthmore 19081, 82 of them residential, with data through August 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 19081?
The median residential system in 19081 cost $8.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $2.13/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 19081?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 19081: too few recent installs (data runs through August 20, 2026).
Who installs solar in 19081?
OPEN SKY ENERGY, EARTHSPONSE, EXACT ELECTRIC lead the 4 installers with systems in 19081. The full comp set is above.
Is 19081 a good market for solar sales?
19081 scores 33 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.