New Jersey vs New York - Solar Energy Comparison
NJ
New Jersey
Observed Records
192,243
Reported Capacity
4,092 MW
System Size
21.3 kW
NY
New York
Observed Records
161,816
Reported Capacity
7,765 MW
Avg Cost
$4.47/W
System Size
48.0 kW
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | New Jersey | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Observed Installation Records | 192,243 | 161,816 |
| Reported Capacity (MW) | 4,092 | 7,765 |
| Avg System Size (kW) | 21.3 | 48.0 |
| Residential % | 95% | 94% |
New York - Cost Trend ($/W)
New York Cost per Watt
What the Dataset Shows
- New Jersey has more observed records in the source dataset (192,243 vs 161,816)
- New York has more total capacity (7,765 MW vs 4,092 MW)
Record counts and reported capacity reflect coverage in the LBNL release, not an overall ranking of state solar quality. A homeowner decision also depends on roof orientation, current utility tariffs, financing and local programs.
Primary dataset: LBNL Tracking the Sun 2024 release. Values are aggregates of observed records, not complete statewide totals.