Schenectady, NY 12306 solar market data
Updated June 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12306 has 550 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.30/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12306 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.14/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
49 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.29%
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
12306 by year
46 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12306
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 198 | 1 | 7.26 | $5.60 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 100 | 31 | 8.75 | $3.97 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 41 | 2 | 9.21 | $3.74 |
| 4 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 90.58 | $3.76 |
| 5 | ACTIVE SOLAR DEVELOPMENT | 31 | 0 | 48.93 | $2.58 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 24 | 0 | 6.86 | $4.97 |
| 7 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 11 | 0 | 10.68 | $3.51 |
| 8 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 10 | 0 | 27.03 | $3.62 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 10 | 0 | 8.25 | $4.42 |
| 10 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 10 | 0 | 7.66 | $4.20 |
| 11 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 9 | 6 | 8.75 | $3.65 |
| 12 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 8.04 | $3.75 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12303 Schenectady | 3.1 km | 462 | $4.65 | 47 |
| 12307 Schenectady | 4.0 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12305 Schenectady | 4.4 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 5.8 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12304 Schenectady | 5.9 km | 291 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 12056 Duanesburg | 8.7 km | 78 | $4.78 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12306
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA24.4%
TRINA SOLAR15.7%
CSI SOLAR11.4%
REC GROUP8.2%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA6.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE30.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.2%
ABB16.0%
SMA AMERICA7.3%
FRONIUS USA5.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12306
How many solar installations are there in 12306?
SolarDNA counts 550 active solar installations in Schenectady 12306, 510 of them residential, with data through June 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12306?
The median residential system in 12306 cost $4.30 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.14/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12306?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12306: too few recent installs (data runs through June 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12306?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 39 installers with systems in 12306. The full comp set is above.
Is 12306 a good market for solar sales?
12306 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).