Salem, NY 12865 solar market data
Updated July 6, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Salem 12865 has 58 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12865 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.41/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
50 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.03%
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
12865 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12865
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 15.72 | $3.32 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 9 | 0 | 12.4 | $3.29 |
| 3 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 7 | 0 | 9.31 | $3.71 |
| 4 | TESLA | 4 | 0 | 7.88 | $5.60 |
| 5 | POSIGEN | 3 | 0 | 6.16 | $4.47 |
| 6 | POSITIVE ENERGY NY | 3 | 0 | 4.98 | $4.98 |
| 7 | SUNCOMMON | 3 | 0 | 6.22 | $4.08 |
| 8 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 1 | 7.56 | $3.59 |
| 9 | EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 4.32 | $8.71 |
| 10 | HUDSON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 7.4 | — |
| 11 | MONOLITH SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 171.93 | $1.26 |
| 12 | RGS ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 5.1 | $7.98 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12865
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.5%
TRINA SOLAR16.7%
LG ELECTRONICS13.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.6%
SEG SOLAR5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE41.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY27.6%
SMA AMERICA10.3%
FRONIUS USA5.2%
SUNPOWER5.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12865
How many solar installations are there in 12865?
SolarDNA counts 58 active solar installations in Salem 12865, 51 of them residential, with data through July 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12865?
The median residential system in 12865 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.41/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12865?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12865: too few recent installs (data runs through July 6, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12865?
KASSELMAN SOLAR, PLUGPV, APEX ENERGY TEK lead the 21 installers with systems in 12865. The full comp set is above.
Is 12865 a good market for solar sales?
12865 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.