Buffalo, NY 14224 solar market data
Updated August 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Buffalo 14224 has 154 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.78/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 14224 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
50 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.08%
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
14224 by year
11 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 14224
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 37 | 0 | 23.87 | $3.50 |
| 2 | SOLCIUS | 37 | 0 | 6.15 | $4.10 |
| 3 | CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 25 | 2 | 11.9 | $2.83 |
| 4 | BUFFALO SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 14.98 | $3.25 |
| 5 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 6 | 0 | 5.27 | $3.00 |
| 6 | SIGORA SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 6.21 | $4.13 |
| 7 | SOLAR LIBERTY | 4 | 3 | 11.03 | $3.17 |
| 8 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 6.62 | $4.20 |
| 9 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 3 | 0 | 5.49 | $3.65 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 3 | 0 | 7.29 | $3.77 |
| 11 | 3RD ROC SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 6.45 | $3.60 |
| 12 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 2 | 2 | 7.9 | $4.64 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 14224
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SOLARWORLD INDUSTRIES15.7%
SUNPOWER12.7%
SILFAB SOLAR11.2%
LG ELECTRONICS8.2%
REC GROUP7.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE48.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY22.7%
SUNPOWER9.7%
SMA AMERICA5.2%
SATCON TECHNOLOGY3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14224
How many solar installations are there in 14224?
SolarDNA counts 154 active solar installations in Buffalo 14224, 138 of them residential, with data through August 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14224?
The median residential system in 14224 cost $3.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14224?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14224: too few recent installs (data runs through August 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14224?
SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS, SOLCIUS, CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION lead the 24 installers with systems in 14224. The full comp set is above.
Is 14224 a good market for solar sales?
14224 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.