Where Positive Energy Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Positive Energy compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Santa Fe, where it accounts for 47% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | #1 | 583 | 47% | 5% higher |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | #3 | 579 | 14% | about the same |
What Positive Energy Installs
- Typical system size
- 6.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 7%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- REC Group (67%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (22%)
- LG Electronics (10%)
Positive Energy Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Positive Energy | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (2022–2024) | $4.82/W | $4.61/W | 5% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Positive Energy Installs Most
| City | Installations (2022–2024) |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 583 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 579 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 67 |
| Placitas, NM | 50 |
| Corrales, NM | 42 |
| Los Alamos, NM | 28 |
| Tijeras, NM | 19 |
| Sandia Park, NM | 16 |
| White Rock, NM | 14 |
| Lamy, NM | 12 |
| Cedar Crest, NM | 7 |
| Bosque Farms, NM | 6 |
| Espanola, NM | 6 |
| Galisteo, NM | 6 |
| Los Lunas, NM | 6 |
Installation records in New York (50) also carry the name Positive Energy. Positive Energy isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Other Top Installers in Santa Fe
The companies ranked next to Positive Energy in Santa Fe, by home installations in 2022–2024.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Solar | 93 | $4.14/W | 0% |
| ION Developer | 93 | $5.22/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% |
Positive Energy: Common Questions
Is Positive Energy still in business?
Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy install?
Panels: REC Group (67%), Hanwha Q CELLS (22%) and LG Electronics (10%). Shares of its home systems in 2022–2024 with a known brand.
How much does Positive Energy charge for solar?
In New Mexico (2022–2024), homeowners who bought a system from Positive Energy paid a median of $4.82/W before incentives — 5% higher than the state median of $4.61/W. For its typical 6.8 kW system, that is about $33,000. By city: 5% higher than the Santa Fe median; about the same as the Albuquerque median.
Does Positive Energy install solar batteries?
7% of its home systems in 2022–2024 included a battery.
Where does Positive Energy install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Santa Fe (583), Albuquerque (579), Rio Rancho (67), Placitas (50) and Corrales (42). It is ranked in 2 cities in New Mexico.
Before You Sign With Positive Energy
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (505) 428-0069 or see Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy with other installers
The Santa Fe ranking puts Positive Energy 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.