Where Empire Solar Solutions Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Empire Solar Solutions compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Newburgh, where it accounts for 18% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh, New York | #2 | 81 | 18% | 14% lower | 0% (43%) |
| Middletown, New York | #4 | 53 | 9% | 23% lower | 0% (53%) |
| Albany, New York | #4 | 37 | 9% | about the same | 0% (2%) |
| Yonkers, New York | #6 | 55 | 6% | 23% lower | 0% (46%) |
| White Plains, New York | #7 | 19 | 4% | 10% lower | 0% (40%) |
| Rochester, New York | #7 | 13 | 3% | — | — |
What Empire Solar Solutions Installs
- Typical system size
- 10.9 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- REC Group (44%)
- REC Solar (30%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (11%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (74%)
- SolarEdge (14%)
- Enphase Energy (11%)
Empire Solar Solutions Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Empire Solar Solutions | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $3.39/W | $4.06/W | 17% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Empire Solar Solutions Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Newburgh, NY | 81 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 77 |
| Schenectady, NY | 56 |
| Yonkers, NY | 55 |
| Middletown, NY | 53 |
| New Windsor, NY | 46 |
| Wappingers Falls, NY | 46 |
| Hopewell Junction, NY | 43 |
| Albany, NY | 37 |
| New City, NY | 34 |
| Wallkill, NY | 32 |
| Kingston, NY | 31 |
| Cortlandt Manor, NY | 30 |
| Mahopac, NY | 26 |
| Carmel, NY | 24 |
Installation records in New Jersey (25) also carry the name Empire Solar Solutions. Empire Solar Solutions isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Other Top Installers in Newburgh
The companies ranked next to Empire Solar Solutions in Newburgh, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 162 | — | 94% |
| PlugPV | 59 | $5.72/W | 7% |
| Infinity Solar Systems | 31 | $3.68/W | 0% |
| Trinity Solar | 20 | $4.62/W | 15% |
| New York State Solar Farm | 14 | — | 7% |
Empire Solar Solutions: Common Questions
Is Empire Solar Solutions still in business?
Empire Solar Solutions was still installing home solar in 2026, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does Empire Solar Solutions lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 100% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does Empire Solar Solutions install?
Panels: REC Group (44%), REC Solar (30%) and Hanwha Q CELLS (11%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (74%), SolarEdge (14%) and Enphase Energy (11%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does Empire Solar Solutions charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from Empire Solar Solutions paid a median of $3.39/W before incentives — 17% lower than the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 10.9 kW system, that is about $37,000. By city: 14% lower than the Newburgh median; 23% lower than the Middletown median; about the same as the Albany median.
Where does Empire Solar Solutions install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Newburgh (81), Poughkeepsie (77), Schenectady (56), Yonkers (55) and Middletown (53). It is ranked in 6 cities in New York.
Before You Sign With Empire Solar Solutions
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (845) 561-3403 or see Empire Solar Solutions on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare Empire Solar Solutions with other installers
The Newburgh ranking puts Empire Solar Solutions next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Newburgh →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.