Hobbs, NM 88242 solar market data
Updated January 11, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hobbs 88242 has 13 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.44/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New Mexico
How 88242 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.18/W below
state median $4.62/W
Market score
45 vs 53
New Mexico scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 52.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
88242 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 3 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 88242
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRISMART SOLAR | 4 | 1 | 14.45 | $4.53 |
| 2 | TITAN SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 14.47 | $4.44 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | $5.06 |
| 4 | GWGS | 1 | 0 | 3.57 | $6.99 |
| 5 | LUMIO HX | 1 | 0 | 14 | $5.29 |
| 6 | NM SOLAR GROUP | 1 | 0 | 10.2 | $4.00 |
| 7 | RENEW ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 15.11 | $4.30 |
| 8 | SUNPRO SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 16 | $4.19 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88240 Hobbs | 10.0 km | 45 | $4.74 | 43 |
| 88220 Carlsbad | 110.5 km | 122 | $4.62 | 44 |
| 88232 Hagerman | 114.1 km | 5 | $4.63 | 44 |
| 88210 Artesia | 116.7 km | 56 | $4.55 | 44 |
| 88230 Dexter | 121.8 km | 31 | $7.30 | 36 |
| 88202 Roswell | 130.7 km | 24 | $7.32 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Hobbs
Equipment
What gets installed in 88242
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA36.4%
SILFAB SOLAR27.3%
CSI SOLAR9.1%
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS9.1%
JINKO SOLAR9.1%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 88242
How many solar installations are there in 88242?
SolarDNA counts 13 active solar installations in Hobbs 88242, 13 of them residential, with data through January 11, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 88242?
The median residential system in 88242 cost $4.44 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.18/W below the New Mexico median.
Is solar growing in 88242?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 88242: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 11, 2024).
Who installs solar in 88242?
TRISMART SOLAR, TITAN SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 8 installers with systems in 88242. The full comp set is above.
Is 88242 a good market for solar sales?
88242 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.