Schenectady, NY 12302 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12302 has 483 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.41/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12302 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
49 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.26%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.6%
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
12302 by year
37 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 12302
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 149 | 0 | 7.22 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 72 | 8 | 10.02 | $3.41 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 64 | 19 | 10.32 | $3.98 |
| 4 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 67.09 | $3.59 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 25 | 0 | 7.75 | $4.97 |
| 6 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 13 | 0 | 11.35 | $4.09 |
| 7 | HIGH PEAKS SOLAR | 11 | 0 | 13.25 | $3.82 |
| 8 | EPERGY | 8 | 0 | 6.77 | $4.45 |
| 9 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 8 | 0 | 8.79 | $3.42 |
| 10 | POSIGEN | 8 | 0 | 5.9 | $4.52 |
| 11 | RGS ENERGY | 7 | 0 | 12.11 | $7.90 |
| 12 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 7 | 0 | 6.87 | $3.28 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12150 Rotterdam Junction | 4.5 km | 20 | $3.95 | 48 |
| 12008 Alplaus | 7.8 km | 11 | $4.43 | 46 |
| 12305 Schenectady | 8.3 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 9.0 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12307 Schenectady | 9.5 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12027 Burnt Hills | 9.7 km | 83 | $3.80 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12302
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.4%
TRINA SOLAR20.2%
CSI SOLAR7.5%
LG ELECTRONICS7.2%
REC GROUP6.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.1%
SOLAREDGE25.7%
ABB17.2%
SMA AMERICA6.6%
FRONIUS USA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12302
How many solar installations are there in 12302?
SolarDNA counts 483 active solar installations in Schenectady 12302, 451 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12302?
The median residential system in 12302 cost $4.41 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12302?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12302: too few recent installs (data runs through April 29, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12302?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 44 installers with systems in 12302. The full comp set is above.
Is 12302 a good market for solar sales?
12302 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.