Albany, NY 12208 solar market data
Updated March 25, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12208 has 289 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.14/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12208 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
49 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.15%
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
12208 by year
42 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 35 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12208
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 78 | 0 | 5.51 | $5.59 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 66 | 25 | 10.72 | $3.87 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 66 | 7 | 7.19 | $3.51 |
| 4 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 10 | 0 | 6.02 | $3.00 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 8 | 0 | 7.04 | $4.97 |
| 6 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 7 | 1 | 9.89 | $3.07 |
| 7 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 7 | 0 | 15.15 | $3.14 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 5 | 0 | 6.63 | $3.71 |
| 9 | POSIGEN | 5 | 0 | 6.99 | $4.47 |
| 10 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 4 | 2 | 9.14 | $4.58 |
| 11 | RGS ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 5.34 | $4.66 |
| 12 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 3 | 1 | 6.59 | $3.12 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12209 Albany | 1.8 km | 203 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12206 Albany | 2.3 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12210 Albany | 2.9 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12202 Albany | 3.1 km | 54 | $4.00 | 48 |
| 12207 Albany | 3.3 km | 6 | $5.94 | 39 |
| 12054 Delmar | 5.6 km | 314 | $3.86 | 63 |
Same city
Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12208
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
TRINA SOLAR14.9%
REC GROUP11.6%
LG ELECTRONICS11.2%
JINKO SOLAR10.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY45.8%
SOLAREDGE27.4%
ABB16.7%
DELTA ELECTRONICS3.8%
SUNPOWER2.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12208
How many solar installations are there in 12208?
SolarDNA counts 289 active solar installations in Albany 12208, 284 of them residential, with data through March 25, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12208?
The median residential system in 12208 cost $4.14 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12208?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12208: too few recent installs (data runs through March 25, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12208?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 30 installers with systems in 12208. The full comp set is above.
Is 12208 a good market for solar sales?
12208 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.