Watkins Glen, NY 14891 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Watkins Glen 14891 has 34 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.07/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 14891 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.08/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
53 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.02%
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
14891 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 14891
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENOVUS ENERGY | 10 | 3 | 78.81 | $2.59 |
| 2 | NYS ESSENTIAL POWER | 4 | 4 | 9.88 | $4.20 |
| 3 | RENEWABLE ROCHESTER | 3 | 0 | 20.61 | $4.63 |
| 4 | FINGER LAKES RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 12.18 | $2.81 |
| 5 | PARADISE ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 6.62 | $3.01 |
| 6 | TAITEM ENGINEERING | 2 | 0 | 8.41 | $3.69 |
| 7 | FINGER LAKES POWER SYSTEMS DBA QWIKSOLAR | 1 | 1 | 9.81 | $3.10 |
| 8 | PLUGPV | 1 | 1 | 14.96 | $2.55 |
| 9 | 3RD ROC SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 24.75 | $2.98 |
| 10 | ALTERNATIVE POWER SOLUTIONS NY | 1 | 0 | 27.6 | $2.45 |
| 11 | APEX ENERGY TEK | 1 | 0 | 11.44 | $3.00 |
| 12 | BASHING PANELS | 1 | 0 | 25.65 | $2.41 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 14891
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.6%
JINKO SOLAR11.8%
SUNPOWER11.8%
JA SOLAR8.8%
TRINA SOLAR8.8%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA26.5%
SOLAREDGE23.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY14.7%
CHINT POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA11.8%
SUNPOWER8.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 14891
How many solar installations are there in 14891?
SolarDNA counts 34 active solar installations in Watkins Glen 14891, 29 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 14891?
The median residential system in 14891 cost $3.07 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.08/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 14891?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 14891: too few recent installs (data runs through April 15, 2026).
Who installs solar in 14891?
RENOVUS ENERGY, NYS ESSENTIAL POWER, RENEWABLE ROCHESTER lead the 15 installers with systems in 14891. The full comp set is above.
Is 14891 a good market for solar sales?
14891 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.