Placitas, NM 87043 solar market data
Updated November 5, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Placitas 87043 has 557 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.61/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New Mexico
How 87043 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.62/W
Market score
46 vs 53
New Mexico scores 53
Share of state installs
1.05%
of 52.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.1%
state 0.8%
Statewide momentum
▼ 7.6%
residential solar added in New Mexico, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
63.1K systems
10.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
87043 by year
53 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 66 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 87043
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POSITIVE ENERGY | 84 | 18 | 6.82 | $4.65 |
| 2 | AFFORDABLE SOLAR | 63 | 4 | 6.74 | $4.07 |
| 3 | CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH | 44 | 0 | 5.58 | $5.49 |
| 4 | CLEANSWITCH | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | $7.00 |
| 5 | OUR WORLD ENERGY | 7 | 5 | 9.51 | $3.91 |
| 6 | SUNSTATE SOLAR | 7 | 4 | 9.97 | $3.97 |
| 7 | SOLAR WORKS ENERGY | 7 | 2 | 7.87 | $5.47 |
| 8 | LUZ ENERGY | 6 | 1 | 5.15 | $6.12 |
| 9 | ION SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 8.73 | $5.04 |
| 10 | OCOTILLO SOLAR ELECTRIC | 4 | 2 | 8.25 | $3.35 |
| 11 | POULIN DESIGN REMODELING | 4 | 2 | 7.6 | $3.92 |
| 12 | 310 SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 6.78 | $6.81 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 87043
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC GROUP16.6%
SUNPOWER14.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.2%
CENTROSOLAR AMERICA7.9%
LG ELECTRONICS6.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY23.1%
SUNPOWER23.1%
SMA AMERICA16.5%
FRONIUS USA9.9%
UNKNOWN9.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 87043
How many solar installations are there in 87043?
SolarDNA counts 557 active solar installations in Placitas 87043, 552 of them residential, with data through November 5, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 87043?
The median residential system in 87043 cost $4.61 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the New Mexico median.
Is solar growing in 87043?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 87043: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 5, 2024).
Who installs solar in 87043?
POSITIVE ENERGY, AFFORDABLE SOLAR, CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH lead the 55 installers with systems in 87043. The full comp set is above.
Is 87043 a good market for solar sales?
87043 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).