Los Angeles, CA 90016 solar market data
Updated May 16, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90016 has 256 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.10/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90016 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.83/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
36 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 12.7%
Statewide momentum
▲ 1.1%
residential solar added in California, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
2.3M systems
30.9% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
90016 by year
31 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 39 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90016
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 98 | 0 | 3.97 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SMART ENERGY USA | 10 | 0 | 4.71 | $5.08 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 7 | 0 | 5.37 | $4.52 |
| 4 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 6 | 0 | 5.8 | $3.87 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 6 | 0 | 4.64 | $4.15 |
| 6 | SUNTIME ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 3.15 | $6.14 |
| 7 | ZERO ENERGY CONTRACTING | 5 | 0 | 2.91 | $6.17 |
| 8 | A1 SOLAR POWER | 4 | 0 | 4.2 | $7.05 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 4 | 0 | 2.79 | $5.79 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 4 | 0 | 3.66 | $5.53 |
| 11 | ELECTRICARE | 3 | 0 | 4.01 | $3.41 |
| 12 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 3 | 0 | 6.09 | $5.39 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90008 Los Angeles | 2.3 km | 253 | $4.93 | 36 |
| 90019 Los Angeles | 2.7 km | 356 | $4.97 | 37 |
| 90018 Los Angeles | 3.5 km | 260 | $4.90 | 37 |
| 90035 Los Angeles | 3.6 km | 278 | $4.90 | 37 |
| 90232 Culver City | 4.3 km | 598 | $4.25 | 47 |
| 90034 Los Angeles | 4.4 km | 309 | $4.97 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90016
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR24.1%
SUNPOWER18.4%
TRINA SOLAR12.7%
CSI SOLAR6.6%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA5.7%
Inverters
ABB25.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY21.5%
SOLAREDGE19.4%
SMA AMERICA11.6%
POWER-ONE8.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90016
How many solar installations are there in 90016?
SolarDNA counts 256 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90016, 250 of them residential, with data through May 16, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 90016?
The median residential system in 90016 cost $5.10 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.83/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90016?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90016: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 16, 2019).
Who installs solar in 90016?
TESLA, SMART ENERGY USA, SUNRUN lead the 77 installers with systems in 90016. The full comp set is above.
Is 90016 a good market for solar sales?
90016 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.