Where Sunstate Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how Sunstate Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Albuquerque, where it accounts for 3% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | #6 | 145 | 3% | 9% lower |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | #9 | 12 | 1% | — |
What Sunstate Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.2 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
- Installed with a battery
- 10%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS (89%)
- Silfab Solar (4%)
- Panasonic (2%)
Sunstate Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | Sunstate Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (2022–2024) | $4.11/W | $4.61/W | 11% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where Sunstate Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2022–2024) |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 145 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 24 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 12 |
| Placitas, NM | 7 |
| Corrales, NM | 6 |
| Tijeras, NM | 4 |
| Los Ranchos, NM | 3 |
| Belen, NM | 2 |
| Bosque Farms, NM | 2 |
| Edgewood, NM | 2 |
| Los Lunas, NM | 2 |
| Nm, NM | 2 |
| Sandia Park, NM | 2 |
| Albququerque, NM | 1 |
| Albuquerquequerque, NM | 1 |
Other Top Installers in Albuquerque
The companies ranked next to Sunstate Solar in Albuquerque, by home installations in 2022–2024.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Works Energy | 729 | $4.98/W | 0% |
| Affordable Solar | 626 | $4.09/W | 0% |
| Positive Energy | 579 | $4.59/W | 0% |
| Our World Energy | 461 | $4.71/W | 0% |
| ION Developer | 246 | $5.11/W | 0% |
| Poulin Design Remodeling | 111 | $3.99/W | 0% |
Sunstate Solar: Common Questions
Is Sunstate Solar still in business?
Sunstate Solar 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 Sunstate Solar 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 Sunstate Solar install?
Panels: Hanwha Q CELLS (89%), Silfab Solar (4%) and Panasonic (2%). Shares of its home systems in 2022–2024 with a known brand.
How much does Sunstate Solar charge for solar?
In New Mexico (2022–2024), homeowners who bought a system from Sunstate Solar paid a median of $4.11/W before incentives — 11% lower than the state median of $4.61/W. For its typical 7.2 kW system, that is about $29,500. By city: 9% lower than the Albuquerque median.
Does Sunstate Solar install solar batteries?
10% of its home systems in 2022–2024 included a battery.
Where does Sunstate Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Albuquerque (145), Rio Rancho (24), Santa Fe (12), Placitas (7) and Corrales (6). It is ranked in 2 cities in New Mexico.
Before You Sign With Sunstate Solar
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: see Sunstate 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 Sunstate Solar with other installers
The Albuquerque ranking puts Sunstate Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Albuquerque →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.