Where 3rd ROC Solar Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how 3rd ROC Solar compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Rochester, where it accounts for 45% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, New York | #1 | 183 | 45% | about the same |
What 3rd ROC Solar Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.6 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 0%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Silfab Solar (58%)
- Hanwha Q CELLS (24%)
- Jinko Solar (9%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (92%)
- Altenergy Power System (7%)
- Generac Power Systems (<1%)
3rd ROC Solar Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | 3rd ROC Solar | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $3.65/W | $4.06/W | 10% lower |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where 3rd ROC Solar Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 183 |
| Pittsford, NY | 19 |
| Canandaigua, NY | 15 |
| Webster, NY | 15 |
| Buffalo, NY | 10 |
| Horseheads, NY | 10 |
| Depew, NY | 9 |
| Ontario, NY | 9 |
| Victor, NY | 9 |
| West Henrietta, NY | 9 |
| Brockport, NY | 7 |
| Hamburg, NY | 7 |
| Churchville, NY | 6 |
| Corning, NY | 6 |
| Dansville, NY | 6 |
Other Top Installers in Rochester
The companies ranked next to 3rd ROC Solar in Rochester, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenSpark Solar | 103 | $3.91/W | 0% |
| NYS Essential Power | 30 | $4.20/W | 3% |
| Solar Liberty | 28 | $3.57/W | 0% |
| PlugPV | 16 | $3.48/W | 6% |
| CIR Electrical Construction | 13 | — | 0% |
| Empire Solar Solutions | 13 | — | 0% |
3rd ROC Solar: Common Questions
Is 3rd ROC Solar still in business?
3rd ROC Solar was still installing home solar in 2026, 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 3rd ROC Solar lease solar panels or sell them?
0% of its home systems in 2023–2025 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 3rd ROC Solar install?
Panels: Silfab Solar (58%), Hanwha Q CELLS (24%) and Jinko Solar (9%). Inverters: SolarEdge (92%), Altenergy Power System (7%) and Generac Power Systems (<1%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does 3rd ROC Solar charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from 3rd ROC Solar paid a median of $3.65/W before incentives — 10% lower than the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 8.6 kW system, that is about $31,500. By city: about the same as the Rochester median.
Where does 3rd ROC Solar install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Rochester (183), Pittsford (19), Canandaigua (15), Webster (15) and Buffalo (10). It is ranked in 1 city in New York.
Before You Sign With 3rd ROC Solar
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (585) 218-0631 or see 3rd ROC 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 3rd ROC Solar with other installers
The Rochester ranking puts 3rd ROC Solar next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Rochester →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.