New Paltz, NY 12561 solar market data
Updated March 11, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
New Paltz 12561 has 662 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.92/W, installations up 26.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 58 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus New York
How 12561 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
58 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.35%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.2%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 56–74 installs (midpoint 65)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±13% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
12561 by year
57 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 45 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12561
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 129 | 0 | 10.75 | $3.66 |
| 2 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 75 | 7 | 12.63 | $3.68 |
| 3 | TESLA | 75 | 0 | 9.11 | $4.97 |
| 4 | SUNCOMMON | 53 | 0 | 15.15 | $3.92 |
| 5 | HUDSON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY | 45 | 0 | 7.21 | $8.48 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 33 | 13 | 10.56 | $2.86 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 32 | 0 | 11 | $4.15 |
| 8 | PLUGPV | 30 | 2 | 12.24 | $4.77 |
| 9 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 22 | 7 | 12.2 | $3.51 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 21 | 0 | 7.12 | $4.18 |
| 11 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 21 | 0 | 12.82 | $3.07 |
| 12 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR DBA FOR SUN SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES | 17 | 10 | 31.58 | $3.03 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12561
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER20.4%
LG ELECTRONICS16.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.4%
REC GROUP7.7%
TRINA SOLAR6.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.9%
SOLAREDGE23.8%
SUNPOWER13.9%
SMA AMERICA10.9%
POWER-ONE6.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12561
How many solar installations are there in 12561?
SolarDNA counts 662 active solar installations in New Paltz 12561, 634 of them residential, with data through March 11, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12561?
The median residential system in 12561 cost $3.92 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12561?
Installations in 12561 are up 26.7%: 57 in the trailing twelve months versus 45 before.
Who installs solar in 12561?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM, TESLA lead the 53 installers with systems in 12561. The full comp set is above.
Is 12561 a good market for solar sales?
12561 scores 58 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).