Ballston Spa, NY 12020 solar market data
Updated August 18, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Ballston Spa 12020 has 502 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.08/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12020 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.08/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
50 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.27%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.3%
state 2.1%
Statewide momentum
▲ 25.2%
residential solar added in New York, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
274.1K systems
6.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
12020 by year
24 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 34 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12020
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 132 | 0 | 7.97 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 101 | 8 | 13.96 | $3.44 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 51 | 9 | 12.76 | $3.80 |
| 4 | SUNCOMMON | 24 | 0 | 10.55 | $4.36 |
| 5 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 22 | 0 | 9.92 | $3.25 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 20 | 0 | 20.14 | $6.79 |
| 7 | SUNRUN | 19 | 0 | 7.73 | $4.97 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 9 | 0 | 8.55 | $3.98 |
| 9 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 56.95 | $6.97 |
| 10 | HIGH PEAKS SOLAR | 8 | 1 | 10.88 | $3.63 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 8 | 0 | 8.96 | $4.42 |
| 12 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 7 | 4 | 13.02 | $3.44 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12027 Burnt Hills | 8.9 km | 83 | $3.80 | 49 |
| 12863 Rock City Falls | 9.0 km | 25 | $3.64 | 50 |
| 12019 Ballston Lake | 9.6 km | 308 | $3.82 | 50 |
| 12151 Round Lake | 10.3 km | 15 | $3.40 | 51 |
| 12866 Saratoga Springs | 11.4 km | 614 | $4.13 | 51 |
| 12118 Mechanicville | 14.3 km | 218 | $4.17 | 48 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12020
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TRINA SOLAR20.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.0%
LG ELECTRONICS9.2%
SUNPOWER7.5%
CSI SOLAR6.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.1%
SOLAREDGE27.7%
ABB13.4%
SMA AMERICA8.6%
FRONIUS USA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12020
How many solar installations are there in 12020?
SolarDNA counts 502 active solar installations in Ballston Spa 12020, 462 of them residential, with data through August 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12020?
The median residential system in 12020 cost $4.08 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.08/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12020?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12020: too few recent installs (data runs through August 18, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12020?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 54 installers with systems in 12020. The full comp set is above.
Is 12020 a good market for solar sales?
12020 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).