Tempe, AZ 85281 solar market data
Updated October 13, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Tempe 85281 has 388 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.40/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Arizona
How 85281 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.21/W above
state median $4.18/W
Market score
47 vs 59
Arizona scores 59
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 305.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.4%
state 3.3%
Statewide momentum
▼ 9.9%
residential solar added in Arizona, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
340.4K systems
17.6% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
85281 by year
60 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 55 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 85281
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 55 | 1 | 12.75 | $4.40 |
| 2 | TITAN SOLAR | 24 | 0 | 7.79 | $5.24 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 21 | 1 | 7.25 | $3.33 |
| 4 | PM AND M ELECTRIC | 18 | 0 | 6.22 | $5.00 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 17 | 4 | 6.66 | $4.58 |
| 6 | AMERICAN SOLAR ELECTRIC | 17 | 0 | 5.47 | $3.85 |
| 7 | SUNVALLEY SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 13 | 0 | 15.81 | $3.06 |
| 8 | FUSION POWER | 8 | 1 | 9.28 | $4.03 |
| 9 | AMERESCO | 8 | 0 | 301.08 | — |
| 10 | OUR WORLD ENERGY | 7 | 2 | 11.53 | — |
| 11 | SOLAR GAIN | 7 | 0 | 59.24 | $2.44 |
| 12 | SOLAR TOPPS | 7 | 0 | 7.99 | $2.55 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85288 Tempe | 2.1 km | 5 | $4.91 | 42 |
| 85282 Tempe | 3.4 km | 767 | $4.48 | 48 |
| 85257 Scottsdale | 5.0 km | 462 | $4.47 | 47 |
| 85283 Tempe | 6.3 km | 630 | $4.53 | 47 |
| 85202 Mesa | 6.5 km | 569 | $4.67 | 46 |
| 85201 Mesa | 7.4 km | 454 | $4.83 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Tempe
Equipment
What gets installed in 85281
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.7%
SILFAB SOLAR8.5%
CSI SOLAR6.9%
SUNPOWER6.4%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE41.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY18.6%
SMA AMERICA10.5%
FRONIUS USA6.9%
POWER-ONE5.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 85281
How many solar installations are there in 85281?
SolarDNA counts 388 active solar installations in Tempe 85281, 350 of them residential, with data through October 13, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 85281?
The median residential system in 85281 cost $4.40 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.21/W above the Arizona median.
Is solar growing in 85281?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 85281: insufficient recent data (data runs through October 13, 2023).
Who installs solar in 85281?
TESLA, TITAN SOLAR, SUNRUN lead the 97 installers with systems in 85281. The full comp set is above.
Is 85281 a good market for solar sales?
85281 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.