Where NY State Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how NY State Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is New York City (Staten Island), where it accounts for 11% 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 | #2 | 450 | 11% | 23% higher | 83% (55%) |
| Jamaica, New York | #4 | 139 | 8% | — | 97% (60%) |
| New York City (Queens), New York | #5 | 477 | 5% | 23% higher | 92% (52%) |
| New York City, New York | #7 | 1,012 | 5% | 12% higher | 88% (48%) |
What NY State Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 90%
Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
Panel brands
- Silfab Solar (69%)
- REC Solar (21%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (4%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (98%)
- SunPower (2%)
- Enphase Energy (<1%)
NY State Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | NY State Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $6.00/W | $4.06/W | 48% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where NY State Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Staten Island, NY | 450 |
| Jamaica, NY | 139 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 55 |
| Queens Village, NY | 53 |
| South Ozone Park, NY | 38 |
| Springfield Gardens, NY | 36 |
| Bronx, NY | 30 |
| Saint Albans, NY | 27 |
| West Babylon, NY | 27 |
| Lindenhurst, NY | 25 |
| Rosedale, NY | 25 |
| Flushing, NY | 20 |
| Cambria Heights, NY | 19 |
| East Meadow, NY | 19 |
| Fresh Meadows, NY | 19 |
Specialist Rankings
Where NY State Solar ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- SolarEdge Installers in New York City, NY: #2 (988 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in New York City (Queens), NY: #2 (471 systems)
Other Top Installers in New York City (Staten Island)
The companies ranked next to NY State 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% |
| 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% |
| Momentum Solar | 100 | $5.00/W | 25% |
NY State Solar: Common Questions
Is NY State Solar still in business?
NY State 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 NY State Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
90% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 10% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: you pay monthly and don't own the panels.
What solar panels and inverters does NY State Solar install?
Panels: Silfab Solar (69%), REC Solar (21%) and Hanwha Q CELLS (4%). Inverters: SolarEdge (98%), SunPower (2%) and Enphase Energy (<1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does NY State Solar charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from NY State Solar paid a median of $6.00/W before incentives — 48% higher than the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 7.8 kW system, that is about $46,500. By city: 23% higher than the New York City (Staten Island) median; 23% higher than the New York City (Queens) median; 12% higher than the New York City median.
Where does NY State Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Staten Island (450), Jamaica (139), Brooklyn (55), Queens Village (53) and South Ozone Park (38). It is ranked in 4 cities in New York.
Before You Sign With NY State Solar
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (516) 418-2131 or see NY State 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 NY State Solar with other installers
The New York City (Staten Island) ranking puts NY State 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.