Where ION Developer Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how ION Developer compares with the local market there. In cities marked "permits", the count is residential solar permits from the city's own records.
Its strongest market is Santa Fe, where it accounts for 8% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | #3 | 93 | 8% | 8% higher |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | #5 | 481 permits | 4% | — |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | #5 | 246 | 6% | 14% higher |
| San Antonio, Texas | #6 | 1,012 | 6% | — |
| Chicago, Illinois | #8 | 93 permits | 2% | — |
| Austin, Texas | #8 | 66 permits | 3% | — |
What ION Developer Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.5 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 1%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Silfab Solar (99%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (1%)
- Qcells (<1%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (99%)
- Enphase Energy (<1%)
ION Developer Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | ION Developer | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (2022–2024) | $5.48/W | $3.87/W | 42% higher |
| New Mexico (2022–2024) | $5.11/W | $4.61/W | 11% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where ION Developer Installs Most
| City | Installations (2022–2024) |
|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,012 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 246 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 156 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 93 |
| Los Lunas, NM | 37 |
| Belen, NM | 9 |
| Tijeras, NM | 6 |
| Bernalillo, NM | 5 |
| Corrales, NM | 5 |
| Cedar Crest, NM | 3 |
| Edgewood, NM | 3 |
| Nm, NM | 3 |
| Placitas, NM | 3 |
| Cochiti Lake, NM | 2 |
| Los Alamos, NM | 2 |
Installation records in California (375), Arizona (126), Oregon (31) and Connecticut (29) also carry the name ION Developer. ION Developer isn't ranked in those states and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Specialist Rankings
Where ION Developer ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in San Antonio, TX: #2 (1,012 systems)
Other Top Installers in Santa Fe
The companies ranked next to ION Developer in Santa Fe, by home installations in 2022–2024.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Energy | 583 | $5.07/W | 0% |
| Affordable Solar | 93 | $4.14/W | 0% |
| Our World Energy | 53 | $4.83/W | 0% |
| Sol Luna Solar | 53 | $3.59/W | 0% |
| Poulin Design Remodeling | 30 | $4.01/W | 0% |
| Solar Works Energy | 30 | $4.77/W | 0% |
ION Developer: Common Questions
Is ION Developer still in business?
ION Developer was still installing home solar in 2025, 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 ION Developer lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2022–2024 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 ION Developer install?
Panels: Silfab Solar (99%), Hanwha Q CELLS (1%) and Qcells (<1%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (99%) and Enphase Energy (<1%). Shares of its home systems in 2022–2024 with a known brand.
How much does ION Developer charge for solar?
In Texas (2022–2024), homeowners who bought a system from ION Developer paid a median of $5.48/W before incentives — 42% higher than the state median of $3.87/W. For its typical 6.5 kW system, that is about $35,500. By city: 8% higher than the Santa Fe median; 14% higher than the Albuquerque median.
Does ION Developer install solar batteries?
1% of its home systems in 2022–2024 included a battery.
Where does ION Developer install solar?
Most of its recent work is in San Antonio (1,012), Albuquerque (246), Rio Rancho (156), Santa Fe (93) and Los Lunas (37). It is ranked in 6 cities in Texas and New Mexico.
Before You Sign With ION Developer
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: see ION Developer 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 ION Developer with other installers
The Santa Fe ranking puts ION Developer next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Santa Fe →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.