Albany, NY 12209 solar market data
Updated June 5, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12209 has 203 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.26/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12209 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.10/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
48 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.11%
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
12209 by year
35 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 27 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12209
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLUGPV | 66 | 27 | 7.33 | $4.00 |
| 2 | TESLA | 52 | 0 | 5.25 | $5.35 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 18 | 3 | 8.42 | $3.52 |
| 4 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 12 | 0 | 5.56 | $3.32 |
| 5 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 6 | 0 | 7.54 | $4.17 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 5 | 0 | 5.55 | $3.23 |
| 7 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 4 | 0 | 8 | $3.35 |
| 8 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 4 | 0 | 4.93 | $3.19 |
| 9 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 4 | 0 | 9.66 | $5.00 |
| 10 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 3 | 3 | 9.85 | $4.51 |
| 11 | EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 2.16 | $8.50 |
| 12 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 23.69 | $4.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12202 Albany | 1.7 km | 54 | $4.00 | 48 |
| 12208 Albany | 1.8 km | 289 | $4.14 | 49 |
| 12210 Albany | 2.6 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12207 Albany | 2.7 km | 6 | $5.94 | 39 |
| 12206 Albany | 3.1 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12077 Glenmont | 5.0 km | 145 | $3.52 | 51 |
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Equipment
What gets installed in 12209
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
JINKO SOLAR19.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
TRINA SOLAR14.7%
SUNPOWER7.6%
JA SOLAR6.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.9%
SOLAREDGE30.0%
ABB13.3%
SUNPOWER3.9%
FRONIUS USA2.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12209
How many solar installations are there in 12209?
SolarDNA counts 203 active solar installations in Albany 12209, 199 of them residential, with data through June 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12209?
The median residential system in 12209 cost $4.26 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.10/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12209?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12209: too few recent installs (data runs through June 5, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12209?
PLUGPV, TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 27 installers with systems in 12209. The full comp set is above.
Is 12209 a good market for solar sales?
12209 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.