Albany, NY 12204 solar market data
Updated January 29, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12204 has 89 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12204 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
45 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.2%
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
12204 by year
7 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 7 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12204
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 26 | 0 | 5.8 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 17.81 | $3.65 |
| 3 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 11 | 0 | 70.51 | $4.04 |
| 4 | EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | 10 | 0 | 2.12 | $8.50 |
| 5 | PLUGPV | 6 | 3 | 11.17 | $3.68 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 7.95 | $8.19 |
| 7 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 9.2 | $4.99 |
| 8 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 5.34 | $3.55 |
| 9 | JRG SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 24.52 | $2.29 |
| 10 | ACTIVE SOLAR DEVELOPMENT | 1 | 0 | 134.64 | $1.31 |
| 11 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 0 | 15.3 | $5.38 |
| 12 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 19.78 | $3.37 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12206 Albany | 3.7 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12210 Albany | 3.7 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12207 Albany | 4.0 km | 6 | $5.94 | 39 |
| 12211 Albany | 4.4 km | 185 | $4.35 | 47 |
| 12189 Watervliet | 5.4 km | 199 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12202 Albany | 5.4 km | 54 | $4.00 | 48 |
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Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12204
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.9%
KYOCERA SOLAR15.6%
TRINA SOLAR9.1%
LG ELECTRONICS7.8%
CSI SOLAR6.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.2%
ABB20.2%
FRONIUS USA15.7%
SOLAREDGE9.0%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12204
How many solar installations are there in 12204?
SolarDNA counts 89 active solar installations in Albany 12204, 70 of them residential, with data through January 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12204?
The median residential system in 12204 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12204?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12204: too few recent installs (data runs through January 29, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12204?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY lead the 21 installers with systems in 12204. The full comp set is above.
Is 12204 a good market for solar sales?
12204 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.