Where Big Wave Roofing and Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Big Wave Roofing and Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Elizabeth, where it accounts for 10% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, New Jersey | #3 | 44 | 6% | 93% (82%) |
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | #4 | 52 | 10% | 90% (80%) |
| Plainfield, New Jersey | #4 | 22 | 5% | 82% (84%) |
| Clifton, New Jersey | #4 | 18 | 3% | 89% (73%) |
| Paterson, New Jersey | #5 | 23 | 4% | 78% (73%) |
| Edison, New Jersey | #6 | 23 | 3% | 87% (48%) |
| Hamilton, New Jersey | #6 | 21 | 4% | 86% (76%) |
| Trenton, New Jersey | #7 | 11 | 2% | 100% (80%) |
What Big Wave Roofing and Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.1 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 84%
Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Big Wave Roofing and Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ | 52 |
| Newark, NJ | 44 |
| Egg Harbor, NJ | 38 |
| Whiting, NJ | 31 |
| Linden, NJ | 27 |
| Pleasantville, NJ | 27 |
| Mays Landing, NJ | 25 |
| Edison, NJ | 23 |
| Paterson, NJ | 23 |
| Little Egg Harbor, NJ | 22 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 22 |
| Hamilton, NJ | 21 |
| Sicklerville, NJ | 21 |
| Toms River, NJ | 21 |
| Woodbridge, NJ | 20 |
Other Top Installers in Newark
The companies ranked next to Big Wave Roofing and Solar in Newark, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Solar | 227 | — | 89% |
| Trinity Solar | 90 | — | 93% |
| SunnyMac | 41 | — | 90% |
| Bright Planet Solar | 37 | — | 70% |
| Power Energy Solutions | 28 | — | 96% |
| Fusion Solar Energy | 27 | — | 48% |
Big Wave Roofing and Solar: Common Questions
Is Big Wave Roofing and Solar still in business?
Big Wave Roofing and Solar was still installing home solar in 2026, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Big Wave Roofing and Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
84% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 16% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
Where does Big Wave Roofing and Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Elizabeth (52), Newark (44), Egg Harbor (38), Whiting (31) and Linden (27). It is ranked in 8 cities in New Jersey.
Before You Sign With Big Wave Roofing and Solar
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (855) 424-4928 or see Big Wave Roofing and Solar on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare Big Wave Roofing and Solar with other installers
The Newark ranking puts Big Wave Roofing and Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Newark →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.