Schenectady, NY 12304 solar market data
Updated June 25, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12304 has 291 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12304 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
46 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.4%
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
12304 by year
15 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 13 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12304
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 126 | 0 | 6.21 | $5.59 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 51 | 10 | 8.01 | $3.97 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 28 | 0 | 7.75 | $4.96 |
| 4 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 142.96 | $3.24 |
| 5 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 12 | 0 | 7.26 | $3.33 |
| 6 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 10 | 0 | 6.19 | $4.17 |
| 7 | POSIGEN | 7 | 0 | 6.26 | $4.52 |
| 8 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 6 | 0 | 10.21 | $3.36 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 5 | 0 | 7.57 | $4.42 |
| 10 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 4 | 2 | 5.22 | $4.10 |
| 11 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 4 | 0 | 5.89 | $3.45 |
| 12 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 4 | 0 | 7.32 | $2.73 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12303 Schenectady | 2.9 km | 462 | $4.65 | 47 |
| 12307 Schenectady | 3.2 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 3.9 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12309 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 507 | $4.29 | 49 |
| 12305 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12306 Schenectady | 5.9 km | 550 | $4.30 | 49 |
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Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12304
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA28.6%
TRINA SOLAR15.2%
CSI SOLAR11.3%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA7.8%
REC GROUP5.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE35.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.8%
ABB23.0%
SMA AMERICA3.8%
FRONIUS USA2.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12304
How many solar installations are there in 12304?
SolarDNA counts 291 active solar installations in Schenectady 12304, 276 of them residential, with data through June 25, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12304?
The median residential system in 12304 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12304?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12304: too few recent installs (data runs through June 25, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12304?
TESLA, PLUGPV, SUNRUN lead the 26 installers with systems in 12304. The full comp set is above.
Is 12304 a good market for solar sales?
12304 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.