Saranac, NY 12981 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Saranac 12981 has 19 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.02/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 80% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12981 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.14/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
48 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.7%
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
12981 by year
4 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12981
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRIANGLE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 9 | 0 | 8.5 | $5.18 |
| 2 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 4 | 0 | 10.13 | $3.32 |
| 3 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 2 | 2 | 15.8 | $3.42 |
| 4 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 1 | 1 | 9.24 | $6.25 |
| 5 | SOLAR LIBERTY | 1 | 1 | 10.5 | $3.02 |
| 6 | ADK SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 8.6 | $4.71 |
| 7 | NEW LEAF SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.38 | $4.43 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 12981
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR23.5%
TRINA SOLAR17.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.8%
REC GROUP11.8%
SUNPOWER11.8%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA47.4%
SOLAREDGE26.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY15.8%
SOL-ARK5.3%
SUNPOWER5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12981
How many solar installations are there in 12981?
SolarDNA counts 19 active solar installations in Saranac 12981, 18 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12981?
The median residential system in 12981 cost $4.02 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.14/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12981?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 12981: too few recent installs (data runs through April 10, 2026).
Who installs solar in 12981?
TRIANGLE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, APEX ENERGY TEK, EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS lead the 7 installers with systems in 12981. The full comp set is above.
Is 12981 a good market for solar sales?
12981 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 80% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.