Schenectady, NY 12303 solar market data
Updated June 23, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12303 has 462 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12303 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
47 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.25%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.5%
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
12303 by year
46 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 43 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12303
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 164 | 0 | 15.6 | $5.60 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 111 | 29 | 8.28 | $4.16 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 39 | 3 | 12.84 | $3.38 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 26 | 0 | 6.65 | $4.97 |
| 5 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 14 | 0 | 8.68 | $3.40 |
| 6 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 13 | 2 | 9.44 | $4.24 |
| 7 | SUNCOMMON | 10 | 0 | 6.42 | $4.09 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 9 | 0 | 6.11 | $3.55 |
| 9 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 42.89 | $4.46 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 4.22 | $6.73 |
| 11 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 7 | 5 | 7.52 | $4.35 |
| 12 | POSIGEN | 7 | 0 | 6.63 | $4.47 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12307 Schenectady | 2.6 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12304 Schenectady | 2.9 km | 291 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 12306 Schenectady | 3.1 km | 550 | $4.30 | 49 |
| 12305 Schenectady | 3.8 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 4.4 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12309 Schenectady | 6.8 km | 507 | $4.29 | 49 |
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Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12303
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA32.3%
REC GROUP10.4%
TRINA SOLAR8.8%
CSI SOLAR7.5%
JA SOLAR5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.9%
SOLAREDGE30.4%
ABB18.7%
SMA AMERICA4.6%
FRONIUS USA3.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12303
How many solar installations are there in 12303?
SolarDNA counts 462 active solar installations in Schenectady 12303, 451 of them residential, with data through June 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12303?
The median residential system in 12303 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12303?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12303: too few recent installs (data runs through June 23, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12303?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 32 installers with systems in 12303. The full comp set is above.
Is 12303 a good market for solar sales?
12303 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.