Troy, NY 12180 solar market data
Updated March 4, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Troy 12180 has 640 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.18/W, installations up 37.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 60 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus New York
How 12180 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
60 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.34%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.3%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 50–68 installs (midpoint 59)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
12180 by year
51 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 37 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12180
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 176 | 0 | 7.46 | $5.00 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 99 | 13 | 9.14 | $3.65 |
| 3 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 63 | 0 | 64.7 | $3.71 |
| 4 | PLUGPV | 53 | 17 | 16.11 | $3.80 |
| 5 | RGS ENERGY | 29 | 0 | 7.45 | $4.23 |
| 6 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 27 | 0 | 10.74 | $3.60 |
| 7 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 17 | 0 | 9.5 | $3.79 |
| 8 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 17 | 0 | 76.13 | $4.58 |
| 9 | SUNCOMMON | 14 | 0 | 9.11 | $3.61 |
| 10 | SUNRUN | 14 | 0 | 7.13 | $3.06 |
| 11 | HIGH PEAKS SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 7.1 | $3.88 |
| 12 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 10 | 4 | 9.96 | $3.43 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12189 Watervliet | 3.6 km | 199 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12198 Wynantskill | 5.2 km | 124 | $4.48 | 46 |
| 12182 Troy | 6.0 km | 171 | $4.47 | 47 |
| 12047 Cohoes | 6.3 km | 239 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12204 Albany | 7.3 km | 89 | $4.65 | 45 |
| 12110 Latham | 8.0 km | 360 | $4.25 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Troy
Equipment
What gets installed in 12180
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
TRINA SOLAR14.3%
CSI SOLAR7.6%
REC GROUP7.2%
SUNPOWER7.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.9%
SOLAREDGE27.7%
ABB11.9%
SMA AMERICA6.9%
FRONIUS USA5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12180
How many solar installations are there in 12180?
SolarDNA counts 640 active solar installations in Troy 12180, 565 of them residential, with data through March 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12180?
The median residential system in 12180 cost $4.18 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12180?
Installations in 12180 are up 37.8%: 51 in the trailing twelve months versus 37 before.
Who installs solar in 12180?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, MONOLITH SOLAR lead the 53 installers with systems in 12180. The full comp set is above.
Is 12180 a good market for solar sales?
12180 scores 60 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).