Rio Rancho, NM 87124 solar market data
Updated November 5, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Rio Rancho 87124 has 3,602 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.63/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 87124 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
state median $4.62/W
Market score
54 vs 53
New Mexico scores 53
Share of state installs
6.82%
of 52.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.2%
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
87124 by year
321 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 502 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 87124
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR WORKS ENERGY | 176 | 15 | 6.64 | $4.96 |
| 2 | AFFORDABLE SOLAR | 115 | 13 | 6.91 | $3.98 |
| 3 | CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH | 93 | 0 | 5.58 | $5.40 |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 78 | 9 | 6.85 | $4.93 |
| 5 | POSITIVE ENERGY | 69 | 10 | 7.65 | $4.39 |
| 6 | TITAN SOLAR | 61 | 0 | 7.08 | $4.90 |
| 7 | OUR WORLD ENERGY | 58 | 19 | 7.27 | $4.85 |
| 8 | NM SOLAR GROUP | 43 | 0 | 7.6 | $3.44 |
| 9 | SUNPRO SOLAR | 41 | 0 | 7.07 | $4.42 |
| 10 | SOLCIUS | 28 | 1 | 6.13 | $5.46 |
| 11 | TESLA | 25 | 0 | 6.33 | $4.50 |
| 12 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 22 | 7 | 6.47 | $4.87 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87048 Corrales | 5.9 km | 782 | $4.32 | 49 |
| 87101 Albuquerque | 6.5 km | 6 | $4.93 | 42 |
| 87114 Albuquerque | 7.1 km | 3,021 | $4.50 | 54 |
| 87144 Rio Rancho | 8.7 km | 3,309 | $4.56 | 54 |
| 87113 Albuquerque | 10.9 km | 564 | $4.28 | 48 |
| 87120 Albuquerque | 12.1 km | 3,323 | $4.47 | 54 |
Same city
Other zips in Rio Rancho
Equipment
What gets installed in 87124
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.7%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA9.9%
LG ELECTRONICS8.5%
SILFAB SOLAR8.5%
Inverters
SUNPOWER29.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY19.0%
SMA AMERICA18.3%
ABB8.8%
POWER-ONE6.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 87124
How many solar installations are there in 87124?
SolarDNA counts 3,602 active solar installations in Rio Rancho 87124, 3,590 of them residential, with data through November 5, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 87124?
The median residential system in 87124 cost $4.63 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the New Mexico median.
Is solar growing in 87124?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 87124: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 5, 2024).
Who installs solar in 87124?
SOLAR WORKS ENERGY, AFFORDABLE SOLAR, CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH lead the 79 installers with systems in 87124. The full comp set is above.
Is 87124 a good market for solar sales?
87124 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).