Albany, NY 12202 solar market data
Updated November 10, 2025Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12202 has 54 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.00/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 82% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12202 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
48 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.2%
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
12202 by year
10 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12202
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 12 | 0 | 3.92 | $5.29 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 5 | 1 | 6.02 | $3.68 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 4 | 1 | 7.89 | $4.83 |
| 4 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 135.25 | $3.16 |
| 5 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 3 | 0 | 5.38 | $3.33 |
| 6 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 3 | 0 | 9.13 | $3.66 |
| 7 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 2 | 1 | 15.72 | $3.25 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 2 | 0 | 6.6 | $3.73 |
| 9 | EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 2.16 | $8.50 |
| 10 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 5.83 | $3.83 |
| 11 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 55.51 | $6.94 |
| 12 | SEED RENEWABLES | 2 | 0 | 5.63 | $3.86 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12207 Albany | 1.4 km | 6 | $5.94 | 39 |
| 12209 Albany | 1.7 km | 203 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12210 Albany | 1.7 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12208 Albany | 3.1 km | 289 | $4.14 | 49 |
| 12206 Albany | 3.1 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12144 Rensselaer | 3.5 km | 413 | $4.31 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12202
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TRINA SOLAR16.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.2%
JINKO SOLAR10.2%
SUNPOWER10.2%
CSI SOLAR6.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY28.3%
SOLAREDGE28.3%
ABB9.4%
FRONIUS USA5.7%
POWER-ONE5.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12202
How many solar installations are there in 12202?
SolarDNA counts 54 active solar installations in Albany 12202, 44 of them residential, with data through November 10, 2025.
How much does solar cost in 12202?
The median residential system in 12202 cost $4.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12202?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12202: too few recent installs (data runs through November 10, 2025).
Who installs solar in 12202?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 23 installers with systems in 12202. The full comp set is above.
Is 12202 a good market for solar sales?
12202 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 82% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.