Between 2023 and 2025, 517 home solar systems were installed in Paterson by 32 different companies. Trinity Solar installed the most (128, or 25% of the local market), followed by Sunrun (102) and Momentum Solar (57). 73% of the systems were leased or financed through a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2025; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 8 Solar Companies in Paterson by Home Installations
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- Most installations
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (732) 780-3779
- trinitysolar.com
- 2211 Allenwood Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719
- Typical system
- 6.1 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 81%
Trinity Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 81% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.1 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2008. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Clifton and Newark.
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Serves Paterson, NJ · no office address listed
Sunrun mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 90% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.4 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2011. It is also among the top installers in 107 other cities we rank, including Clifton and Plainfield.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- momentumsolar.com
- 3096 Hamilton Blvd #2B, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
- Typical system
- 7.0 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 93%
Momentum Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 93% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 7.0 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 18 other cities we rank, including Newark and Trenton.
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Serves Paterson, NJ · no office address listed
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- Typical system
- 6.7 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 62%
Bright Planet Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 62% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.7 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 69 other cities we rank, including Newark and Clifton.
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- Mostly leases & PPAs
- (855) 424-4928
- bigwaveroofingandsolar.com
- 101 Crawfords Corner Rd Suite 1211, Holmdel, NJ 07733
- Typical system
- 6.9 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 78%
Big Wave Roofing and Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 78% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 6.9 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2021. It also works as a roofing contractor, which helps if the roof needs repairs before the panels go on. It is also among the top installers in 7 other cities we rank, including Newark and Elizabeth.
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Serves Paterson, NJ · no office address listed
SunnyMac mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 74% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. A typical system is 7.8 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2016. It is also among the top installers in 7 other cities we rank, including Hamilton and Trenton.
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- (848) 315-9390
- fusionsolarenergy.org
- 1059 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
- Typical system
- 6.4 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 40%
Fusion Solar Energy sells both: 40% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. A typical system is 6.4 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 4 other cities we rank, including Elizabeth and Newark.
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Serves Paterson, NJ · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 6.1 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 20%
Voltaic Solaire sells both: 20% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. A typical system is 6.1 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Paterson since 2021. It is also among the top installers in 3 other cities we rank, including Newark and New York City (Brooklyn), NY.
Comparing quotes in Paterson?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies above 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 Paterson by the Numbers
Based on 517 residential systems installed in Paterson between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Home installations per year
Solar Panel Repair in Paterson
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Paterson through 2025, so they 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.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Paterson
At least 120 home solar systems in Paterson were installed by companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- SunPower27 systems in Paterson
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024. Its assets were sold off. The SunPower brand now belongs to Complete Solaria, a different company that renamed itself SunPower in 2025. Source: Utility Dive
- Freedom Forever26 systems in Paterson
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- PosiGen24 systems in Paterson
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2025. Source: Solar Power World
- Vision Solar22 systems in Paterson
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December 2023. Source: Patch
- Sungevity21 systems in Paterson
Sungevity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2017. Source: Solar Power World
- Solar Home20 systems in Paterson
No installations recorded anywhere in New Jersey after 2020 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Paterson: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Paterson?
In the most recent three years of records (2023–2025), Trinity Solar installed 128 home systems in Paterson, more than any other company. Sunrun (102) and Momentum Solar (57) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Do most people in Paterson buy or lease their panels?
28% bought their system and 73% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract. Some installers sell almost only one way — check the "Leased / PPA" figure for each company in the ranking.
Who repairs solar panels in Paterson?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Trinity Solar, Sunrun and Momentum Solar did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
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 and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Paterson and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Paterson 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.
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 Paterson has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the home solar systems they installed here in 2023–2025, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2025. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
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.
Solar system not producing in Paterson?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.