Albany, NY 12211 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 12211 has 185 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.35/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12211 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
47 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.9%
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
12211 by year
24 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 12 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12211
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 60 | 1 | 8.48 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 34 | 2 | 10.45 | $3.55 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 20 | 12 | 10.64 | $3.99 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 13 | 0 | 7.58 | $3.22 |
| 5 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 7 | 0 | 5.72 | $4.17 |
| 6 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 6 | 6 | 14.3 | $4.78 |
| 7 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 48.55 | $3.73 |
| 8 | SUNCOMMON | 6 | 0 | 9.49 | $4.92 |
| 9 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 5 | 1 | 10.53 | $2.85 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 7.07 | $5.23 |
| 11 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 0 | 9.53 | $4.22 |
| 12 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 2 | 1 | 5.84 | $3.76 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12110 Latham | 3.8 km | 360 | $4.25 | 49 |
| 12205 Albany | 3.9 km | 513 | $4.65 | 48 |
| 12204 Albany | 4.4 km | 89 | $4.65 | 45 |
| 12206 Albany | 5.0 km | 58 | $4.64 | 45 |
| 12189 Watervliet | 5.4 km | 199 | $4.26 | 48 |
| 12210 Albany | 6.3 km | 44 | $3.95 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Albany
Equipment
What gets installed in 12211
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA24.9%
SUNPOWER10.2%
TRINA SOLAR9.6%
JINKO SOLAR9.0%
CSI SOLAR8.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY38.4%
SOLAREDGE20.0%
ABB15.1%
FRONIUS USA7.0%
SMA AMERICA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12211
How many solar installations are there in 12211?
SolarDNA counts 185 active solar installations in Albany 12211, 178 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12211?
The median residential system in 12211 cost $4.35 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12211?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12211: too few recent installs (data runs through April 24, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12211?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 25 installers with systems in 12211. The full comp set is above.
Is 12211 a good market for solar sales?
12211 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.