Albany, NY 12205 solar market data
Updated May 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12205 has 513 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12205 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
48 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.27%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.2%
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
12205 by year
29 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 36 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12205
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 225 | 0 | 7.01 | $5.60 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 53 | 18 | 8.59 | $3.80 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 40 | 2 | 17.26 | $3.41 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 35 | 0 | 6.49 | $4.97 |
| 5 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 25 | 0 | 40.01 | $4.24 |
| 6 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 17 | 0 | 11.63 | $3.68 |
| 7 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 13 | 1 | 6.67 | $3.04 |
| 8 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 13 | 0 | 49.01 | $5.02 |
| 9 | ARIES POWER | 11 | 1 | 119.64 | $2.31 |
| 10 | POSIGEN | 10 | 0 | 5.51 | $4.52 |
| 11 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 9 | 0 | 11.53 | $3.00 |
| 12 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 6 | 0 | 51.41 | $3.58 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12203 Albany | 3.7 km | 364 | $4.11 | 49 |
| 12211 Albany | 3.9 km | 185 | $4.35 | 47 |
| 12110 Latham | 5.6 km | 360 | $4.25 | 49 |
| 12084 Guilderland | 6.8 km | 18 | $4.26 | 47 |
| 12206 Albany | 6.9 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12208 Albany | 7.4 km | 289 | $4.14 | 49 |
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Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12205
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA26.8%
CSI SOLAR13.0%
TRINA SOLAR13.0%
JINKO SOLAR5.8%
REC GROUP4.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY27.9%
SOLAREDGE27.3%
ABB24.0%
SMA AMERICA5.9%
FRONIUS USA3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12205
How many solar installations are there in 12205?
SolarDNA counts 513 active solar installations in Albany 12205, 453 of them residential, with data through May 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12205?
The median residential system in 12205 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12205?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12205: too few recent installs (data runs through May 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12205?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 38 installers with systems in 12205. The full comp set is above.
Is 12205 a good market for solar sales?
12205 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).