Rio Rancho, NM 87144 solar market data
Updated December 17, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Rio Rancho 87144 has 3,309 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.56/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 87144 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W below
state median $4.62/W
Market score
54 vs 53
New Mexico scores 53
Share of state installs
6.26%
of 52.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.3%
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
87144 by year
252 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 463 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 87144
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ION SOLAR | 119 | 11 | 5.91 | $4.89 |
| 2 | SOLAR WORKS ENERGY | 111 | 9 | 6.81 | $4.77 |
| 3 | AFFORDABLE SOLAR | 109 | 14 | 7.61 | $3.93 |
| 4 | OUR WORLD ENERGY | 93 | 43 | 6.99 | $4.22 |
| 5 | CONSOLIDATED SOLAR TECH | 72 | 0 | 6.1 | $5.42 |
| 6 | POSITIVE ENERGY | 67 | 13 | 6.75 | $4.41 |
| 7 | NM SOLAR GROUP | 54 | 1 | 7.15 | $3.50 |
| 8 | TITAN SOLAR | 42 | 0 | 6.35 | $4.97 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 27 | 6 | 6.95 | $4.65 |
| 10 | SUNPRO SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 7.28 | $4.39 |
| 11 | ADT SOLAR | 21 | 0 | 7.04 | $4.58 |
| 12 | POULIN DESIGN REMODELING | 19 | 3 | 6.48 | $3.86 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87124 Rio Rancho | 8.7 km | 3,602 | $4.63 | 54 |
| 87048 Corrales | 12.9 km | 782 | $4.32 | 49 |
| 87101 Albuquerque | 15.0 km | 6 | $4.93 | 42 |
| 87114 Albuquerque | 15.8 km | 3,021 | $4.50 | 54 |
| 87004 Bernalillo | 16.2 km | 338 | $4.58 | 46 |
| 87043 Placitas | 16.5 km | 557 | $4.61 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Rio Rancho
Equipment
What gets installed in 87144
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
SUNPOWER12.4%
SILFAB SOLAR10.6%
REC GROUP8.7%
LG ELECTRONICS7.4%
Inverters
SUNPOWER33.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY29.1%
SMA AMERICA14.5%
ABB6.8%
FRONIUS USA6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 87144
How many solar installations are there in 87144?
SolarDNA counts 3,309 active solar installations in Rio Rancho 87144, 3,301 of them residential, with data through December 17, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 87144?
The median residential system in 87144 cost $4.56 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W below the New Mexico median.
Is solar growing in 87144?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 87144: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 17, 2024).
Who installs solar in 87144?
ION SOLAR, SOLAR WORKS ENERGY, AFFORDABLE SOLAR lead the 71 installers with systems in 87144. The full comp set is above.
Is 87144 a good market for solar sales?
87144 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).