Cohoes, NY 12047 solar market data
Updated January 12, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cohoes 12047 has 239 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.26/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12047 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.10/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
48 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.5%
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
12047 by year
18 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 11 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12047
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 75 | 0 | 6.63 | $5.59 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 27 | 2 | 9.12 | $3.48 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 27 | 0 | 7.58 | $4.97 |
| 4 | PLUGPV | 23 | 7 | 9.33 | $3.80 |
| 5 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 10 | 3 | 8.07 | $4.26 |
| 6 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 12.62 | $3.75 |
| 7 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 8 | 0 | 6.67 | $3.74 |
| 8 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 8 | 0 | 10.34 | $4.41 |
| 9 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 6 | 1 | 9.46 | $3.00 |
| 10 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 6 | 0 | 7.29 | $3.17 |
| 11 | RGS ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 3.84 | $7.41 |
| 12 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 41.58 | $7.23 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12047
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA24.4%
TRINA SOLAR15.3%
CSI SOLAR10.9%
LG ELECTRONICS7.0%
REC GROUP6.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.8%
SOLAREDGE28.0%
ABB15.5%
SUNPOWER4.2%
SMA AMERICA3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12047
How many solar installations are there in 12047?
SolarDNA counts 239 active solar installations in Cohoes 12047, 228 of them residential, with data through January 12, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12047?
The median residential system in 12047 cost $4.26 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.10/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12047?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12047: too few recent installs (data runs through January 12, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12047?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, SUNRUN lead the 35 installers with systems in 12047. The full comp set is above.
Is 12047 a good market for solar sales?
12047 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.