Between 2022 and 2024, 1,097 home solar systems were installed in Las Cruces by 36 different companies. NRG Renewables installed the most (273, or 25% of the local market), followed by Solar Works Energy (162) and Solar Smart Living (114). Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2024; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 7 Solar Companies in Las Cruces by Home Installations
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NRG Renewables
Serves Las Cruces, NM · no office address listed
- Most installations
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 7.5 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.77/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 4%
NRG Renewables mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Panasonic panels. Its median price for an owned system, $3.77/W, is 15% below the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 7.5 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2020.
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Serves Las Cruces, NM · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 6.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $5.09/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Solar Works Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Hyundai Energy Solutions panels. Its median price for an owned system, $5.09/W, is 14% above the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 6.0 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2020. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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Solar Smart Living
- Mostly sells systems you own
- (915) 400-2995
- solarsmartliving.com
- 108 Ray Ward Pl, Santa Teresa, NM 88008
- Typical system
- 8.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.56/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 9%
Solar Smart Living mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Hanwha Q CELLS panels. 9% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Las Cruces average of 3%. Its median price for an owned system, $3.56/W, is 20% below the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 8.0 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2009.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (623) 850-5700
- ourworldenergy.com
- 2604 Princeton Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Typical system
- 5.8 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.16/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 1%
Our World Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Hanwha Q CELLS panels. Its median price for an owned system, $4.16/W, is 7% below the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 5.8 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2022. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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Sunspot Solar Energy
Serves Las Cruces, NM · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Lowest median price in this list
- Typical system
- 7.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.08/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Sunspot Solar Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs LG Electronics panels. Its median price for an owned system, $3.08/W, is 31% below the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 7.0 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2009.
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Sunwatt Energy
Serves Las Cruces, NM · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 7.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $5.18/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Sunwatt Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs HD Hyundai Energy Solutions panels. Its median price for an owned system, $5.18/W, is 16% above the Las Cruces median of $4.46/W. A typical system is 7.0 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2022.
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Sunfire Solar Systems
Serves Las Cruces, NM · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 8.6 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Sunfire Solar Systems mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Hyundai Energy Solutions panels. A typical system is 8.6 kW, about 22 panels, and it has installed in Las Cruces since 2023.
Comparing quotes in Las Cruces?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in Las Cruces who bought their system paid a median of $4.46/W in 2022–2024. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Las Cruces by the Numbers
Based on 1,097 residential systems installed in Las Cruces between 2022 and 2024, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- Panasonic
- Hanwha Q CELLS
- REC Group
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Home installations per year
Median price of owned systems by year: 2020: $4.21/W · 2021: $4.47/W · 2022: $4.63/W · 2023: $4.67/W · 2024: $3.86/W.
Solar Panel Repair in Las Cruces
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Las Cruces through 2024, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Las Cruces
At least 382 home solar systems in Las Cruces were installed by companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- Sunpro Solar153 systems in Las Cruces
Became ADT Solar in 2020; ADT exited residential solar in 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- NM Solar Group83 systems in Las Cruces
Closed abruptly in August 2023. Source: Albuquerque Journal
- ADT Solar50 systems in Las Cruces
ADT exited the residential solar business in 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- Solcius41 systems in Las Cruces
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- Freedom Forever28 systems in Las Cruces
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- Titan Solar27 systems in Las Cruces
Ceased operations and filed for Chapter 7 in June 2024. Source: PV Tech
- Yellow Bird Services168 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- 1B Electric Company58 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2015 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Ib Electric Contract40 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2016 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Consolidated Solar Tech32 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2016 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Tesla31 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2023 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Beehive Electric29 systems in Las Cruces
No installations recorded anywhere in New Mexico after 2015 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Las Cruces: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Las Cruces?
In the most recent three years of records (2022–2024), NRG Renewables installed 273 home systems in Las Cruces, more than any other company. Solar Works Energy (162) and Solar Smart Living (114) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
How much does a solar system cost in Las Cruces?
Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $4.46/W before incentives, and the typical system was 7.2 kW — about $32,000 in total. Prices vary by installer: in the ranking above, the median ranges from $3.08/W to $5.18/W.
Who repairs solar panels in Las Cruces?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: NRG Renewables, Solar Works Energy and Solar Smart Living did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Las Cruces and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Las Cruces pay for electricity?
Residential customers in New Mexico pay an average of 15.06¢ per kWh, 14% below the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
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How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the home solar systems they installed here in 2022–2024, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2024. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
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.
Solar system not producing in Las Cruces?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.