Buffalo, NY 14216 solar market data
Updated June 16, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Buffalo 14216 has 85 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.63/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 14216 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.53/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
50 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.3%
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
14216 by year
5 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 3 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 14216
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 31 | 0 | 10.37 | $3.54 |
| 2 | CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 18 | 0 | 6.61 | $3.27 |
| 3 | SIGORA SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 6.16 | $4.27 |
| 4 | SOLCIUS | 6 | 0 | 4.98 | $4.28 |
| 5 | BUFFALO SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 28.49 | $3.43 |
| 6 | SOLAR LIBERTY | 4 | 3 | 25.43 | $3.11 |
| 7 | COLLEGIATE BUILDERS | 3 | 0 | 3.7 | $3.51 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 0 | 4.36 | $5.00 |
| 9 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | $4.32 |
| 10 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 2 | 0 | 3.63 | $3.42 |
| 11 | EMPIRE SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 7.48 | $4.34 |
| 12 | DAVID HOMES | 1 | 0 | 25.2 | $9.52 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 14216
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER30.8%
REC GROUP12.8%
LG ELECTRONICS6.4%
TRINA SOLAR6.4%
SOLARWORLD INDUSTRIES5.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE33.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY30.9%
SUNPOWER26.2%
PV POWERED2.4%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM1.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14216
How many solar installations are there in 14216?
SolarDNA counts 85 active solar installations in Buffalo 14216, 77 of them residential, with data through June 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14216?
The median residential system in 14216 cost $3.63 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.53/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14216?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14216: too few recent installs (data runs through June 16, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14216?
SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS, CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, SIGORA SOLAR lead the 15 installers with systems in 14216. The full comp set is above.
Is 14216 a good market for solar sales?
14216 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.