Albany, NY 12203 solar market data
Updated May 8, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12203 has 364 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.11/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12203 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.05/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
49 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.0%
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
12203 by year
37 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 32 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12203
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 96 | 0 | 6.78 | $5.60 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 65 | 24 | 8.96 | $3.80 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 58 | 5 | 9.44 | $3.39 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 16 | 0 | 6.71 | $4.97 |
| 5 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 15 | 0 | 6.33 | $3.00 |
| 6 | SUNCOMMON | 15 | 0 | 9.34 | $4.04 |
| 7 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 15.33 | $4.41 |
| 8 | RGS ENERGY | 11 | 0 | 5.14 | $5.43 |
| 9 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 9 | 2 | 8.4 | $3.23 |
| 10 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 8 | 0 | 15.87 | $3.75 |
| 11 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 6 | 0 | 7.16 | $3.54 |
| 12 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 4 | 3 | 12.75 | $3.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12084 Guilderland | 3.3 km | 18 | $4.26 | 47 |
| 12205 Albany | 3.7 km | 513 | $4.65 | 48 |
| 12159 Slingerlands | 5.9 km | 181 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12211 Albany | 7.0 km | 185 | $4.35 | 47 |
| 12208 Albany | 7.0 km | 289 | $4.14 | 49 |
| 12206 Albany | 7.7 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12203
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
TRINA SOLAR17.5%
LG ELECTRONICS8.5%
JINKO SOLAR7.6%
REC GROUP7.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.5%
SOLAREDGE30.8%
ABB11.0%
FRONIUS USA5.8%
SMA AMERICA5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12203
How many solar installations are there in 12203?
SolarDNA counts 364 active solar installations in Albany 12203, 340 of them residential, with data through May 8, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12203?
The median residential system in 12203 cost $4.11 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.05/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12203?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12203: too few recent installs (data runs through May 8, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12203?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 36 installers with systems in 12203. The full comp set is above.
Is 12203 a good market for solar sales?
12203 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.