Where EmPower Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how EmPower Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is New York City (Staten Island), where it accounts for 2% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City (Staten Island), New York | #8 | 67 | 2% | 17% lower | 0% (55%) |
What EmPower Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 9.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- SunPower (46%)
- Maxeon Solar (19%)
- Waaree Energies Limited (10%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (87%)
- Tesla (12%)
- Enphase Energy (1%)
EmPower Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | EmPower Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $4.08/W | $4.06/W | about the same |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where EmPower Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Staten Island, NY | 67 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 55 |
| Bayside, NY | 26 |
| Long Beach, NY | 24 |
| Oceanside, NY | 21 |
| Plainview, NY | 21 |
| Bronx, NY | 18 |
| Huntington, NY | 16 |
| Levittown, NY | 14 |
| Little Neck, NY | 14 |
| East Meadow, NY | 13 |
| Massapequa, NY | 13 |
| Oakland Gardens, NY | 13 |
| Valley Stream, NY | 13 |
| Merrick, NY | 12 |
Installation records in California (251) also carry the name EmPower Solar. EmPower Solar isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Specialist Rankings
Where EmPower Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in New York City (Queens), NY: #7 (159 systems)
- Enphase Installers in New York City, NY: #8 (298 systems)
- Enphase Installers in New York City (Brooklyn), NY: #8 (55 systems)
Other Top Installers in New York City (Staten Island)
The companies ranked next to EmPower Solar in New York City (Staten Island), by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrun | 1,847 | $5.07/W | 78% |
| NY State Solar | 450 | $6.16/W | 83% |
| Venture Home Solar | 331 | $5.10/W | 12% |
| IGS Solar | 257 | — | 97% |
| Kamtech Solar | 210 | $5.85/W | 11% |
| J.B.I Construction Group INC? | 144 | $4.49/W | 0% |
EmPower Solar: Common Questions
Is EmPower Solar still in business?
EmPower Solar 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 EmPower Solar 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 EmPower Solar install?
Panels: SunPower (46%), Maxeon Solar (19%) and Waaree Energies Limited (10%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (87%), Tesla (12%) and Enphase Energy (1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does EmPower Solar charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from EmPower Solar paid a median of $4.08/W before incentives — about the same as the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 9.8 kW system, that is about $40,000. By city: 17% lower than the New York City (Staten Island) median.
Where does EmPower Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Staten Island (67), Brooklyn (55), Bayside (26), Long Beach (24) and Oceanside (21). It is ranked in 1 city in New York.
Before You Sign With EmPower Solar
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: see EmPower Solar 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 EmPower Solar with other installers
The New York City (Staten Island) ranking puts EmPower Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in New York City (Staten Island) →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.