Where PlugPV Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how PlugPV compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Albany, where it accounts for 49% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, New York | #1 | 209 | 49% | 2% higher | 4% (2%) |
| Newburgh, New York | #3 | 59 | 13% | 42% higher | 7% (43%) |
| Middletown, New York | #5 | 37 | 6% | 22% higher | 5% (53%) |
| Rochester, New York | #5 | 16 | 4% | 6% lower | — |
What PlugPV Installs
- Typical system size
- 9.3 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 6%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Jinko Solar (29%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (24%)
- REC Solar (22%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (55%)
- SolarEdge (41%)
- Enphase Energy (4%)
PlugPV Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | PlugPV | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $4.25/W | $4.06/W | 5% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where PlugPV Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 243 |
| Schenectady, NY | 238 |
| Albany, NY | 209 |
| Wappingers Falls, NY | 82 |
| Hopewell Junction, NY | 76 |
| Newburgh, NY | 59 |
| Kingston, NY | 54 |
| New Windsor, NY | 54 |
| Highland, NY | 52 |
| Rensselaer, NY | 48 |
| Troy, NY | 47 |
| Saugerties, NY | 39 |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 38 |
| Middletown, NY | 37 |
| Hyde Park, NY | 36 |
Installation records in Massachusetts (232), New Jersey (100), Connecticut (51) and Vermont (25) also carry the name PlugPV. PlugPV isn't ranked in those states and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Other Top Installers in Albany
The companies ranked next to PlugPV in Albany, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasselman Solar | 71 | $3.57/W | 0% |
| Infinity Solar Systems | 41 | $3.42/W | 0% |
| Empire Solar Solutions | 37 | $3.74/W | 0% |
| American Energy Care | 19 | $4.48/W | 0% |
| New York State Solar Farm | 14 | — | 0% |
PlugPV: Common Questions
Is PlugPV still in business?
PlugPV 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 PlugPV lease solar panels or sell them?
6% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 94% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does PlugPV install?
Panels: Jinko Solar (29%), Hanwha Q CELLS (24%) and REC Solar (22%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (55%), SolarEdge (41%) and Enphase Energy (4%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does PlugPV charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from PlugPV paid a median of $4.25/W before incentives — 5% higher than the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 9.3 kW system, that is about $39,500. By city: 2% higher than the Albany median; 42% higher than the Newburgh median; 22% higher than the Middletown median.
Where does PlugPV install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Poughkeepsie (243), Schenectady (238), Albany (209), Wappingers Falls (82) and Hopewell Junction (76). It is ranked in 4 cities in New York.
Before You Sign With PlugPV
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (518) 948-5316 or see PlugPV 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 PlugPV with other installers
The Albany ranking puts PlugPV next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Albany →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.