Albuquerque, NM 87120 solar market data
Updated December 4, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albuquerque 87120 has 3,323 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.47/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 54 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus New Mexico
How 87120 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $4.62/W
Market score
54 vs 53
New Mexico scores 53
Share of state installs
6.29%
of 52.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.4%
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
87120 by year
514 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 474 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 87120
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR WORKS ENERGY | 182 | 29 | 6.47 | $4.82 |
| 2 | AFFORDABLE SOLAR | 153 | 18 | 6.51 | $4.03 |
| 3 | ION SOLAR | 85 | 9 | 6.02 | $4.74 |
| 4 | POSITIVE ENERGY | 80 | 11 | 6.71 | $4.57 |
| 5 | CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH | 77 | 0 | 5.71 | $5.73 |
| 6 | OUR WORLD ENERGY | 57 | 30 | 6.65 | $4.56 |
| 7 | SUNSTATE SOLAR | 57 | 6 | 5.54 | $4.05 |
| 8 | TITAN SOLAR | 52 | 0 | 6.34 | $5.15 |
| 9 | NM SOLAR GROUP | 46 | 0 | 7.61 | $3.59 |
| 10 | SOLCIUS | 28 | 0 | 6.02 | $5.01 |
| 11 | SUNPRO SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 5.68 | $4.66 |
| 12 | POULIN DESIGN REMODELING | 23 | 3 | 6.43 | $3.75 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87104 Albuquerque | 5.2 km | 551 | $4.27 | 48 |
| 87107 Albuquerque | 5.6 km | 1,223 | $4.45 | 51 |
| 87114 Albuquerque | 6.1 km | 3,021 | $4.50 | 54 |
| 87101 Albuquerque | 8.4 km | 6 | $4.93 | 42 |
| 87102 Albuquerque | 8.4 km | 436 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 87113 Albuquerque | 10.1 km | 564 | $4.28 | 48 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 87120
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
SUNPOWER11.5%
REC GROUP10.0%
SILFAB SOLAR8.7%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA7.6%
Inverters
SUNPOWER32.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.9%
SMA AMERICA25.0%
ABB3.6%
FRONIUS USA2.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 87120
How many solar installations are there in 87120?
SolarDNA counts 3,323 active solar installations in Albuquerque 87120, 3,302 of them residential, with data through December 4, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 87120?
The median residential system in 87120 cost $4.47 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the New Mexico median.
Is solar growing in 87120?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 87120: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 4, 2023).
Who installs solar in 87120?
SOLAR WORKS ENERGY, AFFORDABLE SOLAR, ION SOLAR lead the 63 installers with systems in 87120. The full comp set is above.
Is 87120 a good market for solar sales?
87120 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).