Schenectady, NY 12308 solar market data
Updated April 2, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12308 has 121 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.27/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12308 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
47 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.9%
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
12308 by year
12 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 11 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12308
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 44 | 0 | 6.12 | $5.60 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 34 | 8 | 7.52 | $3.89 |
| 3 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 7.45 | $3.36 |
| 4 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 4 | 0 | 6.23 | $4.34 |
| 5 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 3 | 0 | 7.59 | $4.96 |
| 6 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 2 | 2 | 8.05 | $4.04 |
| 7 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 6.51 | $2.95 |
| 8 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 27.85 | $4.54 |
| 9 | POSIGEN | 2 | 0 | 5.36 | $4.60 |
| 10 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 4.52 | $3.18 |
| 11 | SUNRUN | 2 | 0 | 5.53 | $2.97 |
| 12 | AEC ENERGY AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 1 | 1 | 7.35 | $4.50 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12305 Schenectady | 1.6 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12307 Schenectady | 1.9 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12304 Schenectady | 3.9 km | 291 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 12309 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 507 | $4.29 | 49 |
| 12303 Schenectady | 4.4 km | 462 | $4.65 | 47 |
| 12008 Alplaus | 4.7 km | 11 | $4.43 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12308
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA32.2%
TRINA SOLAR13.2%
REC GROUP11.6%
JA SOLAR7.4%
CSI SOLAR5.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE43.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY22.3%
ABB19.8%
DELTA ELECTRONICS4.1%
FRONIUS USA3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12308
How many solar installations are there in 12308?
SolarDNA counts 121 active solar installations in Schenectady 12308, 117 of them residential, with data through April 2, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12308?
The median residential system in 12308 cost $4.27 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12308?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12308: too few recent installs (data runs through April 2, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12308?
TESLA, PLUGPV, KASSELMAN SOLAR lead the 26 installers with systems in 12308. The full comp set is above.
Is 12308 a good market for solar sales?
12308 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.