Sterling, NY 13156 solar market data
Updated May 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sterling 13156 has 29 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.38/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 92% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 92% of zips
Versus New York
How 13156 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.78/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
51 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.7%
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
13156 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 13156
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKYLINE SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 10.99 | $2.97 |
| 2 | UPSTATE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 8.79 | $3.49 |
| 3 | NICKELS ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 3 | 0 | 10.67 | $3.38 |
| 4 | RENOVUS ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 12.51 | $2.77 |
| 5 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 2 | 1 | 10.56 | $3.96 |
| 6 | ALTERNATIVE POWER SOLUTIONS NY | 2 | 0 | 11.27 | $3.25 |
| 7 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 7.7 | $3.43 |
| 8 | AMERICAN SOLAR PARTNERS | 1 | 0 | 9.9 | $3.65 |
| 9 | CNY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | $3.22 |
| 10 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 8.28 | $4.37 |
| 11 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 1 | 0 | 6.15 | $3.62 |
| 12 | NEXT GENERATION SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 15.58 | $3.30 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 13156
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA31.8%
TRINA SOLAR13.6%
CSI SOLAR9.1%
WINAICO9.1%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE4.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY58.6%
SOLAREDGE20.7%
SMA AMERICA13.8%
ABB3.5%
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS3.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 13156
How many solar installations are there in 13156?
SolarDNA counts 29 active solar installations in Sterling 13156, 29 of them residential, with data through May 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 13156?
The median residential system in 13156 cost $3.38 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.78/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 13156?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 13156: too few recent installs (data runs through May 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 13156?
SKYLINE SOLAR, UPSTATE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, NICKELS ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 16 installers with systems in 13156. The full comp set is above.
Is 13156 a good market for solar sales?
13156 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 92% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.