Ranked from public installation records

The 10 Best Solar Installation & Repair Companies in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ranked by the number of home solar systems each company actually installed in Santa Fe between 2022 and 2024, from utility and state interconnection records — not by who paid to be listed.

1,230Home systems installed
69Companies that installed them
$4.83/WMedian price, owned systems

Between 2022 and 2024, 1,230 home solar systems were installed in Santa Fe by 69 different companies. Positive Energy installed the most (583, or 47% of the local market), followed by Affordable Solar (93) and ION Developer (93). Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2024; installers that have since closed are left out.

Top 10 Solar Companies in Santa Fe by Home Installations

    • Most installations
    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    6.8 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $5.07/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%
    With battery
    9%

    Positive Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs REC Group panels. 9% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Santa Fe average of 4%. Its median price for an owned system, $5.07/W, is close to the Santa Fe median. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2008. It is also among the top installers in Albuquerque.

    583 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    6.8 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $4.14/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%

    Affordable Solar 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, $4.14/W, is 14% below the Santa Fe median of $4.83/W. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2010. It is also among the top installers in Albuquerque.

    93 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    4.2 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $5.22/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%

    ION Developer mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Silfab Solar panels. Its median price for an owned system, $5.22/W, is 8% above the Santa Fe median of $4.83/W. A typical system is 4.2 kW, about 11 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2020. It is also among the top installers in 5 other cities we rank, including Albuquerque and Las Vegas, NV.

    93 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    4.8 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $4.83/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%
    With battery
    4%

    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, $4.83/W, is close to the Santa Fe median. A typical system is 4.8 kW, about 12 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2022. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

    53 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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  2. Sol Luna Solar

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    • Mostly sells systems you own
    • Lowest median price in this list
    Typical system
    4.0 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $3.59/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%
    With battery
    4%

    Sol Luna Solar mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Trina Solar panels. Its median price for an owned system, $3.59/W, is 26% below the Santa Fe median of $4.83/W. A typical system is 4.0 kW, about 10 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2012.

    53 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

  3. Serves Santa Fe, NM · no office address listed

    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    7.6 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $4.01/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%

    Poulin Design Remodeling 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, $4.01/W, is 17% below the Santa Fe median of $4.83/W. A typical system is 7.6 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2020. It is also among the top installers in Albuquerque.

    30 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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  4. Serves Santa Fe, NM · no office address listed

    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    6.8 kW
    Median price (owned)
    $4.77/W
    Leased / PPA
    0%
    With battery
    3%

    Solar Works Energy 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, $4.77/W, is close to the Santa Fe median. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2020. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

    30 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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  5. Ppc Solar

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    Serves Santa Fe, NM · no office address listed

    • Mostly sells systems you own
    • Most battery installs
    Typical system
    7.5 kW
    Leased / PPA
    0%
    With battery
    39%

    Ppc Solar mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Canadian Solar panels. 39% of its systems here include a home battery, well above the Santa Fe average of 4%. A typical system is 7.5 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2015.

    13 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

  6. Serves Santa Fe, NM · no office address listed

    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    7.2 kW
    Leased / PPA
    0%

    Sunstate Solar mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Hanwha Q CELLS panels. A typical system is 7.2 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2020. It is also among the top installers in Albuquerque.

    12 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

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  7. Photon Rainbow

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    Serves Santa Fe, NM · no office address listed

    • Mostly sells systems you own
    Typical system
    5.4 kW
    Leased / PPA
    0%

    Photon Rainbow mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs SunPower panels. A typical system is 5.4 kW, about 14 panels, and it has installed in Santa Fe since 2022.

    10 home installations in Santa Fe (2022–2024)

Comparing quotes in Santa Fe?

Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in Santa Fe who bought their system paid a median of $4.83/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 Santa Fe by the Numbers

Based on 1,934 residential systems installed in Santa Fe between 2022 and 2024, as reported to utilities and state agencies.

$4.83/W Median price, systems bought outright Before incentives · 1,198 priced systems
$29,000 Typical system cost Median price × median size (6.0 kW)
4% Installed with a battery

Most-installed panel brands

  1. REC Group
  2. Hanwha Q CELLS
  3. LG Electronics

Home installations per year

  • 2019 412
  • 2020 630
  • 2021 554
  • 2022 719
  • 2023 782
  • 2024 433

Median price of owned systems by year: 2020: $4.51/W · 2021: $4.48/W · 2022: $4.65/W · 2023: $4.92/W · 2024: $4.91/W.

Solar Panel Repair in Santa Fe

When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe

At least 165 home solar systems in Santa Fe 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 Solar53 systems in Santa Fe

    Became ADT Solar in 2020; ADT exited residential solar in 2024. Source: Solar Power World

  • NM Solar Group47 systems in Santa Fe

    Closed abruptly in August 2023. Source: Albuquerque Journal

  • ADT Solar33 systems in Santa Fe

    ADT exited the residential solar business in 2024. Source: Solar Power World

  • Solcius32 systems in Santa Fe

    Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Source: Solar Power World

  • Consolidated Solar Tech169 systems in Santa Fe

    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.

  • Amenergy56 systems in Santa Fe

    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.

  • Go Electric24 systems in Santa Fe

    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 Santa Fe: Common Questions

Who installs the most solar panels in Santa Fe?

In the most recent three years of records (2022–2024), Positive Energy installed 583 home systems in Santa Fe, more than any other company. Affordable Solar (93) and ION Developer (93) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.

How much does a solar system cost in Santa Fe?

Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $4.83/W before incentives, and the typical system was 6.0 kW — about $29,000 in total. Prices vary by installer: in the ranking above, the median ranges from $3.59/W to $5.22/W.

Who repairs solar panels in Santa Fe?

Start with the companies in the ranking above: Positive Energy, Affordable Solar and ION Developer 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 Santa Fe and what still works when an installer closes.

What do homeowners in Santa Fe 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.

No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in Santa Fe has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.

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 Santa Fe?

The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.

Solar troubleshooting guide →