Montpelier, VT 05601 solar market data
Updated August 26, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Montpelier 05601 has 13 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.92/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 29 — higher than 3% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Vermont
How 05601 compares with the state
Installed cost
$2.07/W above
state median $4.85/W
Market score
29 vs 39
Vermont scores 39
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 31.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.7%
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
05601 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 05601
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 2 | 1 | 5.21 | — |
| 2 | CATAMOUNT SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 22.96 | — |
| 3 | BUILDING ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 4.51 | $6.96 |
| 4 | HARVESTAR | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | — |
| 5 | RGS ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 2.87 | $6.92 |
| 6 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 8.4 | $6.67 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05670 South Barre | 5.2 km | 24 | $4.46 | 38 |
| 05641 Barre | 5.3 km | 523 | $4.72 | 39 |
| 05666 North Montpelier | 7.0 km | 5 | $6.15 | 30 |
| 05602 Montpelier | 7.4 km | 658 | $4.94 | 39 |
| 05654 Graniteville | 7.5 km | 25 | $5.13 | 35 |
| 05664 Northfield Falls | 7.9 km | 9 | $7.64 | 29 |
Same city
Other zips in Montpelier
Equipment
What gets installed in 05601
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC GROUP40.0%
CENTROSOLAR AMERICA20.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.0%
SOLARTECH RENEWABLES20.0%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA28.6%
ABB14.3%
DELTA ELECTRONICS14.3%
FRONIUS USA14.3%
SOLAREDGE14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 05601
How many solar installations are there in 05601?
SolarDNA counts 13 active solar installations in Montpelier 05601, 9 of them residential, with data through August 26, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 05601?
The median residential system in 05601 cost $6.92 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $2.07/W above the Vermont median.
Is solar growing in 05601?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 05601: insufficient recent data (data runs through August 26, 2024).
Who installs solar in 05601?
SUNRUN, CATAMOUNT SOLAR, BUILDING ENERGY lead the 6 installers with systems in 05601. The full comp set is above.
Is 05601 a good market for solar sales?
05601 scores 29 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 3% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.