Between 2023 and 2025, utilities and state programs recorded 60,107 new home solar systems in New Jersey. Sunrun installed the most (12,108), followed by Trinity Solar (8,228) and SunnyMac (5,059). 68% of the systems were leased or on a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. We rank the top companies in 8 cities, from Edison (782 systems) to Plainfield.
Top 10 Solar Companies in New Jersey by Home Installations
| # | Company | Home installs, 2023–2025 | Share | Ranked in | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrun | 12,108 | 20% | 7 cities | (833) 420-5550 Map & reviews |
| 2 | Trinity Solar | 8,228 | 14% | 8 cities | (732) 780-3779 Map & reviews |
| 3 | SunnyMac | 5,059 | 8% | 7 cities | (844) 786-6962 Map & reviews |
| 4 | Momentum Solar | 4,810 | 8% | 8 cities | Map & reviews |
| 5 | EMT Renewables | 3,453 | 6% | 6 cities | (866) 264-3065 Map & reviews |
| 6 | Tesla | 1,797 | 3% | 2 cities | Map & reviews |
| 7 | Big Wave Roofing and Solar | 1,362 | 2% | 8 cities | (855) 424-4928 Map & reviews |
| 8 | Power Energy Solutions | 1,246 | 2% | 3 cities | (856) 270-5528 Map & reviews |
| 9 | Green Power Energy | 980 | 2% | 2 cities | (844) 584-0008 Map & reviews |
| 10 | Solar Energy World | 950 | 2% | 2 cities | (866) 856-4580 Map & reviews |
Statewide volume favors companies that work in many cities. For the best local option — to install or to repair — use the city rankings below.
Compare 8 New Jersey Cities
Home solar in each city we rank: how much was installed, how many companies did it, what owned systems cost and how many homeowners leased.
| City | Home systems | Companies | Median price | Leased / PPA | With battery | #1 company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 782 | 67 | — | 48% | — | Sunrun |
| Newark | 726 | 34 | — | 82% | — | Momentum Solar |
| Hamilton | 561 | 48 | — | 76% | — | Sunrun |
| Clifton | 553 | 36 | — | 73% | — | Sunrun |
| Elizabeth | 547 | 35 | — | 80% | — | Sunrun |
| Trenton | 527 | 41 | — | 80% | — | Sunrun |
| Paterson | 517 | 32 | — | 73% | — | Trinity Solar |
| Plainfield | 448 | 34 | — | 84% | — | Sunrun |
Home systems installed in the latest three years of utility and state records for each city. Median price is for systems the homeowner bought, before incentives.
Comparing quotes in New Jersey?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies ranked in your city to quote the same system size. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in New Jersey by the Numbers
Based on 60,107 residential systems installed in New Jersey between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Solar Panel Repair in New Jersey
When a system stops producing, start with an established local company: the ones ranked in each city above did the most work there in the latest records and know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee. If your system is leased or on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first: maintenance is normally its job.
- Troubleshooting guide: the checks to do before calling anyone.
- Maintenance: cleaning, inspections and what actually needs doing.
- Damage and safety: storms, fire, roof leaks and when to shut the system off.
Installers in New Jersey That Closed or Went Bankrupt
At least 16,711 home systems in New Jersey were installed by these companies. Their panels and inverters are still covered by the manufacturers' warranties; the installer's workmanship warranty is likely gone. The city pages list the local companies still active that can take over service.
| Company | Systems in New Jersey | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Suntuity | 4,939 | Ceased operations in January 2024. Utah Solar Exit |
| Vision Solar | 3,300 | Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December 2023. Patch |
| SunPower | 2,894 | Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024. Utility Dive |
| Freedom Forever | 2,572 | Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. pv magazine USA |
| Sungevity | 1,702 | Sungevity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2017. Solar Power World |
| PosiGen | 1,224 | Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2025. Solar Power World |
| NRG Residential Solar Solutions | 51 | NRG stopped selling and installing home solar in 2017. pv magazine USA |
| Titan Solar | 29 | Ceased operations and filed for Chapter 7 in June 2024. PV Tech |
What Your Warranty Still Covers If the Installer Is Gone
- Panels and inverters: covered by the manufacturer, not the installer. Find the brand on the inverter label or in your monitoring app and contact the manufacturer directly.
- Workmanship and roof leaks: usually a promise from the installer. If the installer is in bankruptcy, that warranty may be delayed or discharged; file a claim in the case if one is open.
- Leases and PPAs: the system belongs to the finance company, and most contracts make it responsible for maintenance even if the installer that sold it is gone. Call the company you pay each month and check your contract.
- Loans: keep paying. A closed installer does not cancel a solar loan.
How Many Homes in New Jersey Have Solar
Utilities in New Jersey reported 229,253 homes with rooftop solar in 2026, with 1,619 MW of panels between them, or 7.1 kW per home on average. That is 21,389 more homes than a year earlier (+10%). New Jersey ranks 5 of 44 states by the number of homes with solar. Home batteries paired with those systems add up to 36 MW.
Homeowners in New Jersey pay an average of 24.95¢ per kWh for electricity, against 17.45¢ nationally. At this rate, a typical system takes roughly 10 to 15 years to pay back in the best case without the federal credit, so the price per watt you negotiate matters a lot. What solar costs and how long it takes to pay back.
These figures count homes enrolled in net metering or a similar program that credits the power they send to the grid, as reported by utilities. Homes on other arrangements may be missing, and a change in how a utility reports can make the numbers jump. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, net metering, July 2026.
Solar in New Jersey: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in New Jersey?
In 2023–2025, Sunrun installed 12,108 home systems in New Jersey, more than any other company, followed by Trinity Solar (8,228) and SunnyMac (5,059). Volume shows experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Do most homeowners in New Jersey buy or lease their panels?
32% bought their system and 68% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). Leasing was most common in Plainfield (84%) and least common in Edison (48%). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract.
Which New Jersey cities install the most solar?
Among the cities we rank, Edison (782 home systems), Newark (726 home systems) and Hamilton (561 home systems) lead. Each city page ranks the local companies and shows prices, leasing and the installers that closed there.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship warranty and service. See the installers that closed in New Jersey and what your warranty still covers.
What do homeowners in New Jersey pay for electricity?
Residential customers in New Jersey pay an average of 24.95¢ per kWh, 43% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Official Solar Resources in New Jersey
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Contractors — Check that a solar installer is a registered home improvement contractor.
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities — Regulates net metering and the state solar incentive (SuSI).
- New Jersey Clean Energy Program — Solar registration and incentive programs.
- DSIRE (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) — Every state, utility and local incentive for solar and batteries.
No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in New Jersey has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
Sources
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Tracking the Sun (2026 edition, CC BY 4.0)
- New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, Solar Activity Reports (installed projects)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, net metering
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (June 2026)
Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Solar Activity Reports (installed projects), New Jersey's Clean Energy Program (open data), which publishes each residential project with the company that installed it. Earlier years and closures from Tracking the Sun (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CC BY 4.0) and news reports. Company names standardized by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.