Between 2023 and 2025, utilities and state programs recorded 47,534 new home solar systems in New York. Sunrun installed the most (7,949), followed by IGS Solar (4,078) and PlugPV (3,247). 32% of the systems were leased or on a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. We rank the top companies in 12 cities, from New York City (20,610 systems) to Rochester.
Top 10 Solar Companies in New York by Home Installations
| # | Company | Home installs, 2023–2025 | Share | Ranked in | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrun | 7,949 | 17% | 10 cities | (833) 420-5550 Map & reviews |
| 2 | IGS Solar | 4,078 | 9% | 8 cities | Map & reviews |
| 3 | PlugPV | 3,247 | 7% | 4 cities | (518) 948-5316 Map & reviews |
| 4 | Empire Solar Solutions | 2,326 | 5% | 6 cities | (845) 561-3403 Map & reviews |
| 5 | Infinity Solar Systems | 2,095 | 4% | 5 cities | (845) 200-3700 Map & reviews |
| 6 | Momentum Solar | 2,083 | 4% | 8 cities | Map & reviews |
| 7 | NY State Solar | 1,551 | 3% | 4 cities | (516) 418-2131 Map & reviews |
| 8 | Kamtech Solar | 1,543 | 3% | 7 cities | (718) 490-0208 Map & reviews |
| 9 | Long Island Power Solutions | 1,388 | 3% | 3 cities | (631) 348-0001 Map & reviews |
| 10 | Venture Home Solar | 1,387 | 3% | 9 cities | (888) 522-9161 Map & reviews |
Statewide volume favors companies that work in many cities. For the best local option — to install or to repair — use the city rankings below.
Compare 12 New York Cities
Home solar in each city we rank: how much was installed, how many companies did it, what owned systems cost and how many homeowners leased.
| City | Home systems | Companies | Median price | Leased / PPA | With battery | #1 company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 20,610 | 58 | $5.59/W | 48% | — | Sunrun |
| New York City (Queens) | 9,607 | 49 | $5.33/W | 52% | — | Sunrun |
| New York City (Brooklyn) | 4,468 | 46 | $6.49/W | 36% | — | IGS Solar |
| New York City (Staten Island) | 4,040 | 46 | $5.02/W | 55% | — | Sunrun |
| New York City (Bronx) | 2,428 | 41 | $6.00/W | 41% | — | IGS Solar |
| Jamaica | 1,863 | 36 | $5.60/W | 60% | — | Sunrun |
| Yonkers | 886 | 32 | $4.55/W | 46% | — | Sunrun |
| Middletown | 592 | 22 | $4.36/W | 53% | — | Sunrun |
| White Plains | 476 | 32 | $3.82/W | 40% | — | Sunrun |
| Newburgh | 463 | 23 | $4.03/W | 43% | — | Sunrun |
| Albany | 430 | 16 | $3.75/W | 2% | — | PlugPV |
| Rochester | 406 | 13 | $3.72/W | — | — | 3rd ROC Solar |
Home systems installed in the latest three years of utility and state records for each city. Median price is for systems the homeowner bought, before incentives.
Comparing quotes in New York?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in New York who bought their system paid a median of $4.06/W in 2023–2025; each city page shows the local median. 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 New York by the Numbers
Based on 47,534 residential systems installed in New York between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- Hanwha Q CELLS
- Qcells
- REC Solar
Most-installed inverter brands
- Enphase Energy
- SolarEdge
- Tesla
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Solar Panel Repair in New York
When a system stops producing, start with an established local company: the ones ranked in each city above did the most work there in the latest records and 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. If your system is leased or on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first: maintenance is normally its job.
56% of the home systems installed in New York in 2023–2025 use Enphase Energy inverters, followed by SolarEdge (29%). Enphase systems use a microinverter under each panel, so one failure usually knocks out a single panel and the monitoring app shows which one. Systems with a central (string) inverter stop producing entirely when that inverter fails; a dark screen or an error code on the unit on your wall is the usual sign.
- Troubleshooting guide: the checks to do before calling anyone.
- Maintenance: cleaning, inspections and what actually needs doing.
- Damage and safety: storms, fire, roof leaks and when to shut the system off.
Installers in New York That Closed or Went Bankrupt
At least 9,191 home systems in New York were installed by these companies. Their panels and inverters are still covered by the manufacturers' warranties; the installer's workmanship warranty is likely gone. The city pages list the local companies still active that can take over service.
| Company | Systems in New York | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Residential Solar Solutions | 4,215 | NRG stopped selling and installing home solar in 2017. pv magazine USA |
| Sunnova | 2,051 | Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2025. Houston Public Media |
| Sungevity | 1,901 | Sungevity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2017. Solar Power World |
| Solcius | 776 | Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Solar Power World |
| RGS Energy | 248 | Exited home solar installation in 2019 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2020. Solar Power World |
What Your Warranty Still Covers If the Installer Is Gone
- Panels and inverters: covered by the manufacturer, not the installer. Find the brand on the inverter label or in your monitoring app and contact the manufacturer directly.
- Workmanship and roof leaks: usually a promise from the installer. If the installer is in bankruptcy, that warranty may be delayed or discharged; file a claim in the case if one is open.
- Leases and PPAs: the system belongs to the finance company, and most contracts make it responsible for maintenance even if the installer that sold it is gone. Call the company you pay each month and check your contract.
- Loans: keep paying. A closed installer does not cancel a solar loan.
How Many Homes in New York Have Solar
Utilities in New York reported 262,481 homes with rooftop solar in 2026, with 1,884 MW of panels between them, or 7.2 kW per home on average. That is 22,468 more homes than a year earlier (+9%). New York ranks 4 of 44 states by the number of homes with solar. Home batteries paired with those systems add up to 53 MW.
Homeowners in New York pay an average of 29.49¢ per kWh for electricity, against 17.45¢ nationally. At this rate, a typical system takes roughly 10 to 15 years to pay back in the best case without the federal credit, so the price per watt you negotiate matters a lot. What solar costs and how long it takes to pay back.
These figures count homes enrolled in net metering or a similar program that credits the power they send to the grid, as reported by utilities. Homes on other arrangements may be missing, and a change in how a utility reports can make the numbers jump. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, net metering, July 2026.
Solar in New York: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in New York?
In 2023–2025, Sunrun installed 7,949 home systems in New York, more than any other company, followed by IGS Solar (4,078) and PlugPV (3,247). Volume shows experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
How much does a solar system cost in New York?
Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $4.06/W before incentives, and the typical system was 7.8 kW — about $31,500 in total. By city, the median ranged from $3.72/W in Rochester to $6.49/W in New York City (Brooklyn).
Do most homeowners in New York buy or lease their panels?
68% bought their system and 32% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). Leasing was most common in Jamaica (60%) and least common in Albany (2%). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract.
Which New York cities install the most solar?
Among the cities we rank, New York City (20,610 home systems), New York City (Queens) (9,607 home systems), New York City (Brooklyn) (4,468 home systems) lead. Each city page ranks the local companies and shows prices, leasing and the installers that closed there.
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 warranty and service. See the installers that closed in New York and what your warranty still covers.
What do homeowners in New York pay for electricity?
Residential customers in New York pay an average of 29.49¢ per kWh, 69% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Battery, Enphase and SolarEdge Installers in New York
Each city ranking below lists the companies that installed the most systems with a home battery or with a given inverter brand, in the cities with enough of them.
Enphase Installers
- New York City (12,114)
- New York City (Queens) (5,544)
- New York City (Brooklyn) (3,393)
- New York City (Bronx) (1,720)
SolarEdge Installers
- New York City (6,292)
- New York City (Queens) (3,051)
Official Solar Resources in New York
- NYSERDA NY-Sun — State incentives and the list of participating contractors.
- NY Department of Public Service — Regulates Con Edison, PSEG Long Island and the other utilities; file utility complaints.
- NYC home improvement contractor license — In New York City, home improvement contractors must be licensed by DCWP.
- DSIRE (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) — Every state, utility and local incentive for solar and batteries.
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 New York has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Solar Electric Programs Reported by NYSERDA, NYSERDA (open data), which publishes each residential project with the company that installed it. Earlier years and closures from Tracking the Sun (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CC BY 4.0) and news reports. Company names standardized by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.