Ithaca, NY 14850 solar market data
Updated June 17, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Ithaca 14850 has 988 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.99/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus New York
How 14850 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
53 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.53%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.9%
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
14850 by year
41 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 36 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 14850
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENOVUS ENERGY | 363 | 16 | 17.78 | $3.48 |
| 2 | TAITEM ENGINEERING | 133 | 0 | 7.22 | $4.15 |
| 3 | SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS | 98 | 0 | 17.73 | $4.25 |
| 4 | FINGER LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY | 64 | 1 | 6.58 | $7.67 |
| 5 | DIRECT ENERGY SOLAR | 61 | 0 | 7.14 | $3.91 |
| 6 | MY SOLAR | 52 | 0 | 8.99 | $4.22 |
| 7 | HALCYON | 43 | 0 | 8.96 | $3.94 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 26 | 0 | 6.29 | $4.42 |
| 9 | BASHING PANELS | 25 | 0 | 13.14 | $2.92 |
| 10 | HALCO RENEWABLE ENERGY DBA FOR HALCYON | 11 | 9 | 15.47 | $3.60 |
| 11 | SUNGINEER SOLAR DBA FOR BASHING PANELS | 8 | 5 | 17.29 | $2.66 |
| 12 | FINLO SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 10.16 | $6.83 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14853 Ithaca | 1.3 km | 5 | $1.58 | 57 |
| 14867 Newfield | 11.7 km | 98 | $3.57 | 51 |
| 14881 Slaterville Springs | 11.9 km | 9 | $3.66 | 50 |
| 13068 Freeville | 12.7 km | 136 | $3.82 | 50 |
| 14817 Brooktondale | 12.8 km | 72 | $3.85 | 49 |
| 14882 Lansing | 14.2 km | 84 | $3.79 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Ithaca
Equipment
What gets installed in 14850
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER23.2%
WINAICO12.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.2%
KYOCERA SOLAR6.4%
TRINA SOLAR5.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA41.7%
SOLAREDGE18.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY12.6%
SUNPOWER10.4%
POWER-ONE5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14850
How many solar installations are there in 14850?
SolarDNA counts 988 active solar installations in Ithaca 14850, 885 of them residential, with data through June 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14850?
The median residential system in 14850 cost $3.99 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14850?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14850: too few recent installs (data runs through June 17, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14850?
RENOVUS ENERGY, TAITEM ENGINEERING, SOLAR LIBERTY ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 45 installers with systems in 14850. The full comp set is above.
Is 14850 a good market for solar sales?
14850 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).