Rochester, NY 14612 solar market data
Updated August 24, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Rochester 14612 has 86 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.43/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 93% of zips
Versus New York
How 14612 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.73/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
51 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.1%
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
14612 by year
15 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 14612
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS | 19 | 0 | 9 | $3.21 |
| 2 | 3RD ROC SOLAR | 18 | 4 | 7.88 | $3.73 |
| 3 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 7 | 4 | 12.35 | $4.10 |
| 4 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 7 | 0 | 47.99 | $3.18 |
| 5 | OCONNELL ELECTRIC | 6 | 0 | 57.55 | $3.21 |
| 6 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 5 | 0 | 6.91 | $3.22 |
| 7 | PLUGPV | 3 | 3 | 14.08 | $3.27 |
| 8 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 7.6 | $3.52 |
| 9 | BUFFALO SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 4.86 | $3.80 |
| 10 | CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | $4.01 |
| 11 | EVANHEE | 2 | 0 | 2.25 | $7.68 |
| 12 | GEOTHERM | 2 | 0 | 6.99 | $3.40 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14616 Rochester | 2.5 km | 56 | $3.60 | 50 |
| 14615 Rochester | 5.7 km | 27 | $3.52 | 50 |
| 14626 Rochester | 5.8 km | 60 | $3.51 | 51 |
| 14617 Rochester | 6.7 km | 80 | $3.54 | 51 |
| 14613 Rochester | 8.4 km | 12 | $4.15 | 47 |
| 14621 Rochester | 9.5 km | 39 | $3.58 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Rochester
Equipment
What gets installed in 14612
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA26.5%
SILFAB SOLAR18.1%
SUNPOWER12.0%
SEG SOLAR6.0%
CSI SOLAR4.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE41.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY35.3%
SMA AMERICA8.2%
SUNPOWER7.1%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14612
How many solar installations are there in 14612?
SolarDNA counts 86 active solar installations in Rochester 14612, 81 of them residential, with data through August 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14612?
The median residential system in 14612 cost $3.43 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.73/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14612?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14612: too few recent installs (data runs through August 24, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14612?
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS, 3RD ROC SOLAR, NYS ESSENTIAL POWER lead the 22 installers with systems in 14612. The full comp set is above.
Is 14612 a good market for solar sales?
14612 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.