Schenectady, NY 12309 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Schenectady 12309 has 507 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.29/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 86% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12309 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W above
state median $4.16/W
Market score
49 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.27%
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
12309 by year
46 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 38 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12309
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 164 | 0 | 12.27 | $5.60 |
| 2 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 79 | 7 | 9.29 | $3.40 |
| 3 | PLUGPV | 61 | 16 | 9.4 | $4.00 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 27 | 0 | 7.35 | $4.97 |
| 5 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 20 | 7 | 9.52 | $3.23 |
| 6 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 28.34 | $4.50 |
| 7 | SUNCOMMON | 16 | 0 | 8.43 | $5.42 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 12 | 0 | 6.31 | $4.30 |
| 9 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 11 | 0 | 5.8 | $3.18 |
| 10 | AMERICAN ENERGY CARE | 9 | 0 | 9.2 | $3.90 |
| 11 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 9 | 0 | 8.21 | $3.40 |
| 12 | RGS ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 7.5 | $6.12 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12304 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 291 | $4.65 | 46 |
| 12308 Schenectady | 4.3 km | 121 | $4.27 | 47 |
| 12148 Rexford | 4.8 km | 101 | $3.83 | 49 |
| 12307 Schenectady | 5.5 km | 50 | $4.94 | 44 |
| 12305 Schenectady | 5.8 km | 16 | $4.56 | 46 |
| 12008 Alplaus | 5.9 km | 11 | $4.43 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Schenectady
Equipment
What gets installed in 12309
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.5%
TRINA SOLAR13.2%
LG ELECTRONICS10.0%
REC GROUP8.3%
CSI SOLAR7.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.5%
SOLAREDGE28.8%
ABB14.3%
SMA AMERICA5.9%
FRONIUS USA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12309
How many solar installations are there in 12309?
SolarDNA counts 507 active solar installations in Schenectady 12309, 491 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12309?
The median residential system in 12309 cost $4.29 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W above the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12309?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12309: too few recent installs (data runs through April 10, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12309?
TESLA, KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV lead the 41 installers with systems in 12309. The full comp set is above.
Is 12309 a good market for solar sales?
12309 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 86% of U.S. zip markets).