Waterford, NY 12188 solar market data
Updated August 7, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Waterford 12188 has 167 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.58/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12188 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.42/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
46 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
12188 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 9 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12188
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 77 | 0 | 24.3 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 28 | 0 | 8.19 | $3.38 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 22 | 7 | 10.02 | $3.95 |
| 4 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 14.69 | $4.20 |
| 5 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 4 | 0 | 11.91 | $3.28 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 4 | 0 | 6.27 | $4.97 |
| 7 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 4 | 0 | 10.78 | $4.04 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 3 | 0 | 12.68 | $4.76 |
| 9 | POSIGEN | 3 | 0 | 6.88 | $4.47 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 4.13 | $8.44 |
| 11 | SEED RENEWABLES | 3 | 0 | 6.93 | $4.20 |
| 12 | SUNCOMMON | 3 | 0 | 12.04 | $3.93 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12188
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.3%
TRINA SOLAR13.3%
LG ELECTRONICS10.8%
CSI SOLAR8.2%
REC GROUP5.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.5%
ABB24.7%
SOLAREDGE24.7%
FRONIUS USA7.2%
SMA AMERICA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12188
How many solar installations are there in 12188?
SolarDNA counts 167 active solar installations in Waterford 12188, 164 of them residential, with data through August 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12188?
The median residential system in 12188 cost $4.58 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.42/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12188?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12188: too few recent installs (data runs through August 7, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12188?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 18 installers with systems in 12188. The full comp set is above.
Is 12188 a good market for solar sales?
12188 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.