Chester, VT 05143 solar market data
Updated November 28, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chester 05143 has 253 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.50/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 34 — higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Vermont
How 05143 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.66/W above
state median $4.85/W
Market score
34 vs 39
Vermont scores 39
Share of state installs
0.81%
of 31.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.7%
state 5.7%
Statewide momentum
▲ 12.0%
residential solar added in Vermont, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
21.9K systems
10.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
05143 by year
41 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 18 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 05143
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNCOMMON | 34 | 0 | 10.76 | $5.30 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 28 | 7 | 8.21 | — |
| 3 | NET ZERO RENEWABLE | 28 | 1 | 7.11 | $6.56 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN VERMONT SOLAR | 10 | 4 | 13.55 | — |
| 5 | GREEN MOUNTAIN SOLAR | 7 | 5 | 10.99 | — |
| 6 | INTEGRATED SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 7.67 | $3.73 |
| 7 | USA SOLAR STORE | 6 | 0 | 6.5 | $4.82 |
| 8 | HB ENERGY SOLUTION | 4 | 2 | 9.54 | — |
| 9 | CET SOLAR STORE | 4 | 0 | 2.82 | $7.79 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 7.44 | $4.97 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 3 | 5.18 | — |
| 12 | SOLAFLECT ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 7.31 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05150 North Springfield | 8.6 km | 44 | $3.63 | 42 |
| 05156 Springfield | 10.4 km | 304 | $5.91 | 32 |
| 05142 Cavendish | 10.4 km | 54 | $5.61 | 33 |
| 05153 Proctorsville | 11.4 km | 20 | $3.86 | 41 |
| 05146 Grafton | 13.7 km | 99 | $6.76 | 29 |
| 05151 Perkinsville | 14.2 km | 74 | $4.70 | 37 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 05143
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.5%
REC GROUP10.9%
SUNPOWER9.2%
WINAICO8.4%
CSI SOLAR6.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE45.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY8.6%
SMA AMERICA8.6%
UNKNOWN7.8%
FRONIUS USA7.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 05143
How many solar installations are there in 05143?
SolarDNA counts 253 active solar installations in Chester 05143, 238 of them residential, with data through November 28, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 05143?
The median residential system in 05143 cost $5.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.66/W above the Vermont median.
Is solar growing in 05143?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 05143: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 28, 2024).
Who installs solar in 05143?
SUNCOMMON, SUNRUN, NET ZERO RENEWABLE lead the 30 installers with systems in 05143. The full comp set is above.
Is 05143 a good market for solar sales?
05143 scores 34 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.