Between 2023 and 2025, 430 home solar systems were installed in Albany by 16 different companies. PlugPV installed the most (209, or 49% of the local market), followed by Kasselman Solar (71) and Infinity Solar Systems (41). 2% of the systems were leased or financed through a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2025; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 6 Solar Companies in Albany by Home Installations
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- Most installations
- Mostly sells systems you own
- (518) 948-5316
- plugpv.com
- 630 7th Ave, Troy, NY 12182
- Typical system
- 7.7 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.83/W
- Leased / PPA
- 4%
PlugPV mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Jinko Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $3.83/W, is close to the Albany median. A typical system is 7.7 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2017. It is also among the top installers in 3 other cities we rank, including Newburgh and Middletown.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (518) 478-8365
- kasselmansolar.com
- 279 Broadway Bldg 2, Menands, NY 12204
- Typical system
- 8.7 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.57/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Kasselman Solar mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs Jinko Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $3.57/W, is close to the Albany median. A typical system is 8.7 kW, about 22 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2014.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- Lowest median price in this list
- (845) 200-3700
- infinitysolarsystems.com
- 52 Walter St, Pearl River, NY 10965
- Typical system
- 7.1 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.42/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Infinity Solar Systems mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs SEG Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $3.42/W, is 9% below the Albany median of $3.75/W. A typical system is 7.1 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2012. It is also among the top installers in 4 other cities we rank, including Middletown and White Plains.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (845) 561-3403
- empiresolarny.com
- 2-8 Johnes St, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Typical system
- 8.8 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.74/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Empire Solar Solutions mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs REC Group panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $3.74/W, is close to the Albany median. A typical system is 8.8 kW, about 22 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 5 other cities we rank, including Newburgh and Middletown.
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American Energy Care
Serves Albany, NY · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 10.5 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.48/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
American Energy Care mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs SunPower panels with Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $4.48/W, is 19% above the Albany median of $3.75/W. A typical system is 10.5 kW, about 26 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2015.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (845) 255-0610
- nyssf.com
- 1938 US-44 #55, Modena, NY 12548
- Typical system
- 7.3 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
New York State Solar Farm mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. Its most common setup here pairs REC Group panels with Enphase microinverters. A typical system is 7.3 kW, about 18 panels, and it has installed in Albany since 2012. It is also among the top installers in 3 other cities we rank, including Newburgh and Middletown.
Comparing quotes in Albany?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in Albany who bought their system paid a median of $3.75/W in 2023–2025. 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 Albany by the Numbers
Based on 430 residential systems installed in Albany between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- Jinko Solar
- REC Solar
- Hanwha Q CELLS
Most-installed inverter brands
- Enphase Energy
- SolarEdge
- Enphase Energy
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Home installations per year
Median price of owned systems by year: 2020: $3.43/W · 2021: $3.44/W · 2022: $3.85/W · 2023: $3.79/W · 2024: $3.67/W · 2025: $3.79/W.
Solar Panel Repair in Albany
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Albany through 2025, 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.
72% of the home systems installed here in 2023–2025 use Enphase Energy inverters, followed by SolarEdge (17%). 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 — SolarEdge and others — stop producing entirely when that inverter fails; a dark screen or an error code on the unit on your wall is the usual sign.
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 Albany
- Vivint Solar Development60 systems in Albany
No installations recorded anywhere in New York after 2022 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Monolith Solar Associates25 systems in Albany
No installations recorded anywhere in New York after 2019 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Posigen New York24 systems in Albany
No installations recorded anywhere in New York after 2017 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
Solar in Albany: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Albany?
In the most recent three years of records (2023–2025), PlugPV installed 209 home systems in Albany, more than any other company. Kasselman Solar (71) and Infinity Solar Systems (41) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
How much does a solar system cost in Albany?
Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $3.75/W before incentives, and the typical system was 8.0 kW — about $30,000 in total. Prices vary by installer: in the ranking above, the median ranges from $3.42/W to $4.48/W.
Do most people in Albany buy or lease their panels?
98% bought their system and 2% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract. Some installers sell almost only one way — check the "Leased / PPA" figure for each company in the ranking.
Who repairs solar panels in Albany?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: PlugPV, Kasselman Solar and Infinity Solar Systems 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 do homeowners in Albany 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.
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 Albany 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 2023–2025, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2025. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
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.
Solar system not producing in Albany?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.