Los Angeles, CA 90045 solar market data
Updated December 17, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90045 has 488 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.90/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 20% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90045 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.64/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
38 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.4%
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
90045 by year
16 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 27 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90045
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 144 | 0 | 4.77 | $5.10 |
| 2 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 43 | 0 | 3.92 | $4.61 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 22 | 0 | 5.72 | $3.74 |
| 4 | VERENGO | 21 | 0 | 4.86 | $4.20 |
| 5 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 12 | 0 | 6.48 | $3.32 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 12 | 0 | 4.13 | $4.26 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 12 | 0 | 3.43 | $4.95 |
| 8 | AMECO SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 4.74 | $5.04 |
| 9 | REC SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 5.3 | $4.64 |
| 10 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 7 | 0 | 4.98 | $7.23 |
| 11 | A1 SOLAR POWER | 6 | 0 | 3.6 | $8.74 |
| 12 | RGS ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 6.57 | $5.61 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90094 Playa Vista | 3.3 km | 206 | $4.50 | 38 |
| 90056 Los Angeles | 3.3 km | 507 | $4.19 | 54 |
| 90230 Culver City | 3.6 km | 720 | $4.64 | 53 |
| 90301 Inglewood | 3.7 km | 330 | $4.25 | 40 |
| 90302 Inglewood | 3.8 km | 246 | $4.65 | 38 |
| 90293 Playa Del Rey | 4.0 km | 101 | $4.97 | 36 |
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Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90045
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR13.0%
REC SOLAR12.4%
TRINA SOLAR11.9%
SUNPOWER9.7%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA9.4%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE27.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY22.8%
POWER-ONE12.5%
SMA AMERICA11.0%
ABB9.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90045
How many solar installations are there in 90045?
SolarDNA counts 488 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90045, 468 of them residential, with data through December 17, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 90045?
The median residential system in 90045 cost $4.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.64/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90045?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90045: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 17, 2019).
Who installs solar in 90045?
TESLA, AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT, SUNRUN lead the 113 installers with systems in 90045. The full comp set is above.
Is 90045 a good market for solar sales?
90045 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 20% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.