Albany, NY 12206 solar market data
Updated May 19, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12206 has 58 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.64/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 69% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12206 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.48/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
45 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
12206 by year
5 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 12206
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 17 | 0 | 4.39 | $5.00 |
| 2 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 76 | $4.98 |
| 3 | NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 43.29 | $5.39 |
| 4 | PLUGPV | 4 | 4 | 6.12 | $4.36 |
| 5 | DCF ENERGY GROUP | 4 | 0 | 7.87 | $3.90 |
| 6 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 13.11 | $3.95 |
| 7 | SUNCOMMON | 4 | 0 | 3.79 | $4.84 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 3 | 0 | 7.92 | $3.75 |
| 9 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 0 | 10.92 | $4.26 |
| 10 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 5.9 | $3.05 |
| 11 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 1 | 0 | 7.74 | $4.06 |
| 12 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | $4.72 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12210 Albany | 1.7 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12208 Albany | 2.3 km | 289 | $4.14 | 49 |
| 12207 Albany | 2.3 km | 6 | $5.94 | 39 |
| 12209 Albany | 3.1 km | 203 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12202 Albany | 3.1 km | 54 | $4.00 | 48 |
| 12204 Albany | 3.7 km | 89 | $4.65 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12206
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.0%
TRINA SOLAR12.3%
JA SOLAR10.5%
KYOCERA SOLAR10.5%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA8.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE25.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY19.0%
ABB13.8%
FRONIUS USA10.3%
POWER-ONE5.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12206
How many solar installations are there in 12206?
SolarDNA counts 58 active solar installations in Albany 12206, 44 of them residential, with data through May 19, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12206?
The median residential system in 12206 cost $4.64 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.48/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12206?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12206: too few recent installs (data runs through May 19, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12206?
TESLA, MONOLITH SOLAR, NEW YORK LIGHT ENERGY lead the 17 installers with systems in 12206. The full comp set is above.
Is 12206 a good market for solar sales?
12206 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 69% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.