Schenectady, NY 12305 solar market data
Updated February 26, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12305 has 16 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.56/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12305 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.40/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
46 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.01%
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
12305 by year
1 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12305
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 74.19 | $4.98 |
| 2 | TESLA | 3 | 0 | 5.24 | $4.87 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 6.58 | $3.59 |
| 4 | ALTPOWER | 1 | 0 | 48 | $8.57 |
| 5 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 0 | 8.37 | $2.86 |
| 6 | DISTRIBUTED SOLAR OPERATIONS | 1 | 0 | 2257.2 | $2.78 |
| 7 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 30 | $3.20 |
| 8 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 10.08 | $2.18 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12307 Schenectady | 1.3 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 1.6 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12303 Schenectady | 3.8 km | 462 | $4.65 | 47 |
| 12304 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 291 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 12306 Schenectady | 4.4 km | 550 | $4.30 | 49 |
| 12008 Alplaus | 5.6 km | 11 | $4.43 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12305
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TRINA SOLAR26.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.0%
CSI SOLAR6.7%
GE ENERGY6.7%
JA SOLAR6.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE33.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY13.3%
FRONIUS USA13.3%
SMA AMERICA13.3%
ABB6.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12305
How many solar installations are there in 12305?
SolarDNA counts 16 active solar installations in Schenectady 12305, 5 of them residential, with data through February 26, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12305?
The median residential system in 12305 cost $4.56 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.40/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12305?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12305: too few recent installs (data runs through February 26, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12305?
MONOLITH SOLAR, TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 8 installers with systems in 12305. The full comp set is above.
Is 12305 a good market for solar sales?
12305 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.