Saint Albans, VT 05478 solar market data
Updated December 5, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Saint Albans 05478 has 549 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Vermont
How 05478 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.10/W below
state median $4.85/W
Market score
39 vs 39
Vermont scores 39
Share of state installs
1.76%
of 31.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.1%
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
05478 by year
72 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 82 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 05478
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 178 | 53 | 7.58 | — |
| 2 | SUNCOMMON | 109 | 7 | 12.42 | $4.75 |
| 3 | TESLA | 23 | 1 | 6.1 | — |
| 4 | GREEN MOUNTAIN SOLAR | 18 | 3 | 14.24 | — |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 8 | 1 | 7.69 | — |
| 6 | BUILDING ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 11.91 | $4.45 |
| 7 | ALLEARTH RENEWABLE | 3 | 0 | 7.78 | — |
| 8 | DC ENERGY INNOVATIONS | 3 | 0 | 77.23 | — |
| 9 | VERMONT SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 6.75 | $5.32 |
| 10 | NUNEZ ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 12.36 | $5.22 |
| 11 | PECK ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 31.2 | $3.57 |
| 12 | SAME SUN OF VERMONT | 2 | 0 | 10.43 | $3.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05481 Saint Albans Bay | 4.0 km | 7 | $4.85 | 36 |
| 05455 Fairfield | 6.1 km | 72 | $4.78 | 37 |
| 05488 Swanton | 12.0 km | 125 | $4.66 | 37 |
| 05483 Sheldon | 13.7 km | 58 | $4.92 | 36 |
| 05454 Fairfax | 14.2 km | 290 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 05474 North Hero | 15.1 km | 66 | $4.74 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Saint Albans
Equipment
What gets installed in 05478
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.1%
SUNPOWER14.1%
TRINA SOLAR12.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.1%
REC GROUP7.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE45.8%
ABB18.0%
DELTA ELECTRONICS8.7%
SMA AMERICA6.5%
UNKNOWN5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 05478
How many solar installations are there in 05478?
SolarDNA counts 549 active solar installations in Saint Albans 05478, 510 of them residential, with data through December 5, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 05478?
The median residential system in 05478 cost $4.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.10/W below the Vermont median.
Is solar growing in 05478?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 05478: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 5, 2024).
Who installs solar in 05478?
SUNRUN, SUNCOMMON, TESLA lead the 22 installers with systems in 05478. The full comp set is above.
Is 05478 a good market for solar sales?
05478 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets).