Los Angeles, CA 90018 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90018 has 260 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.90/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90018 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.63/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
37 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
90018 by year
33 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 48 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90018
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 87 | 0 | 3.91 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 18 | 0 | 4.22 | $3.75 |
| 3 | SMART ENERGY USA | 8 | 0 | 5.21 | $4.60 |
| 4 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 7 | 0 | 4.25 | $4.84 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 7 | 0 | 4.49 | $4.32 |
| 6 | SUNTIME ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 3.31 | $4.90 |
| 7 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 5 | 0 | 6.16 | $3.41 |
| 8 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 4.94 | $5.08 |
| 9 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 5 | 0 | 4.33 | $2.88 |
| 10 | VERENGO | 5 | 0 | 4.8 | $4.94 |
| 11 | CALIFORNIA HOME SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 4.43 | $8.25 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 4 | 0 | 5.38 | $4.03 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90007 Los Angeles | 2.6 km | 94 | $5.10 | 35 |
| 90019 Los Angeles | 2.8 km | 356 | $4.97 | 37 |
| 90062 Los Angeles | 3.0 km | 162 | $5.10 | 35 |
| 90008 Los Angeles | 3.1 km | 253 | $4.93 | 36 |
| 90006 Los Angeles | 3.1 km | 69 | $4.90 | 36 |
| 90016 Los Angeles | 3.5 km | 256 | $5.10 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90018
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR22.3%
SUNPOWER13.0%
TRINA SOLAR11.2%
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS7.6%
LG ELECTRONICS6.7%
Inverters
ABB27.7%
SOLAREDGE24.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY19.7%
POWER-ONE9.2%
SMA AMERICA8.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90018
How many solar installations are there in 90018?
SolarDNA counts 260 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90018, 259 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 90018?
The median residential system in 90018 cost $4.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.63/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90018?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90018: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 24, 2019).
Who installs solar in 90018?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SMART ENERGY USA lead the 75 installers with systems in 90018. The full comp set is above.
Is 90018 a good market for solar sales?
90018 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.