Rochester, NY 14617 solar market data
Updated May 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Rochester 14617 has 80 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.54/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 91% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 91% of zips
Versus New York
How 14617 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.62/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
51 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.04%
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
14617 by year
21 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 11 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 14617
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS | 26 | 0 | 24.72 | $3.49 |
| 2 | 3RD ROC SOLAR | 16 | 8 | 7.96 | $3.54 |
| 3 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 8 | 8 | 8.83 | $4.32 |
| 4 | RENEWABLE ROCHESTER | 5 | 0 | 4.85 | $4.25 |
| 5 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS DBA GREENSPARK SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 27.83 | $5.02 |
| 6 | GEOTHERM | 3 | 1 | 9.54 | $3.18 |
| 7 | CIR ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION | 3 | 0 | 7.59 | $4.52 |
| 8 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 3 | 0 | 6.87 | $3.00 |
| 9 | HALCYON | 2 | 0 | 12.01 | $2.98 |
| 10 | OCONNELL ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 4.41 | $4.04 |
| 11 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 5.53 | $3.40 |
| 12 | PLUGPV | 1 | 1 | 10.12 | $3.39 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14622 Rochester | 3.6 km | 42 | $3.56 | 50 |
| 14621 Rochester | 4.1 km | 39 | $3.58 | 50 |
| 14615 Rochester | 4.6 km | 27 | $3.52 | 50 |
| 14616 Rochester | 5.0 km | 56 | $3.60 | 50 |
| 14613 Rochester | 5.3 km | 12 | $4.15 | 47 |
| 14605 Rochester | 5.6 km | 6 | $3.53 | 50 |
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Equipment
What gets installed in 14617
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA27.3%
SILFAB SOLAR20.8%
JINKO SOLAR16.9%
SUNPOWER7.8%
CSI SOLAR5.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE37.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY32.5%
SMA AMERICA16.3%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM5.0%
SUNPOWER3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14617
How many solar installations are there in 14617?
SolarDNA counts 80 active solar installations in Rochester 14617, 77 of them residential, with data through May 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14617?
The median residential system in 14617 cost $3.54 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.62/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14617?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14617: too few recent installs (data runs through May 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14617?
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS, 3RD ROC SOLAR, NYS ESSENTIAL POWER lead the 17 installers with systems in 14617. The full comp set is above.
Is 14617 a good market for solar sales?
14617 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 91% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.