West Sand Lake, NY 12196 solar market data
Updated January 9, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
West Sand Lake 12196 has 53 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.30/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 76% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12196 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.14/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
47 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.03%
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
12196 by year
1 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12196
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 15 | 0 | 8 | $5.60 |
| 2 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 13.97 | $4.65 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 11 | $3.70 |
| 4 | PLUGPV | 5 | 0 | 10.78 | $4.05 |
| 5 | RGS ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 4.83 | $8.13 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 2 | 0 | 7.53 | $4.96 |
| 7 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 1 | 17.43 | $3.76 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 0 | 13.8 | $4.30 |
| 9 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 1 | 0 | 8.64 | $3.20 |
| 10 | HIGH PEAKS SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.12 | $3.78 |
| 11 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 8.1 | $3.55 |
| 12 | LOTUS ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 8.64 | $5.66 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12018 Averill Park | 5.0 km | 188 | $3.89 | 50 |
| 12198 Wynantskill | 6.0 km | 124 | $4.48 | 46 |
| 12140 Poestenkill | 7.2 km | 30 | $4.26 | 47 |
| 12061 East Greenbush | 7.6 km | 193 | $3.73 | 50 |
| 12063 East Schodack | 8.4 km | 17 | $4.65 | 45 |
| 12144 Rensselaer | 9.1 km | 413 | $4.31 | 49 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12196
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.0%
TRINA SOLAR16.7%
CSI SOLAR10.4%
LG ELECTRONICS8.3%
REC GROUP6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.1%
SOLAREDGE22.6%
ABB13.2%
FRONIUS USA11.3%
SMA AMERICA7.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12196
How many solar installations are there in 12196?
SolarDNA counts 53 active solar installations in West Sand Lake 12196, 48 of them residential, with data through January 9, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12196?
The median residential system in 12196 cost $4.30 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.14/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12196?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12196: too few recent installs (data runs through January 9, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12196?
TESLA, MONOLITH SOLAR, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 20 installers with systems in 12196. The full comp set is above.
Is 12196 a good market for solar sales?
12196 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 76% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.