Malibu, CA 90265 solar market data
Updated May 12, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Malibu 90265 has 1,110 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.61/W, installations up 65.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 90265 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.35/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
44.9%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 161–217 installs (midpoint 189)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90265 by year
164 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 99 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90265
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 124 | 12 | 9.39 | $4.61 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 43 | 11 | 10.21 | $3.81 |
| 3 | SOLAR FORWARD | 33 | 0 | 10.71 | $4.08 |
| 4 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 27 | 5 | 10.15 | $4.81 |
| 5 | GREEN CONVERGENCE | 24 | 6 | 15.15 | $4.26 |
| 6 | VERENGO | 24 | 0 | 7.51 | $5.06 |
| 7 | XERO SOLAR | 23 | 6 | 10.51 | $6.55 |
| 8 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 22 | 0 | 9.22 | $8.21 |
| 9 | PLUG IT IN SOLAR | 21 | 7 | 10.33 | $5.76 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 19 | 0 | 9.92 | $3.13 |
| 11 | TREEPUBLIC SOLAR | 17 | 5 | 12.11 | $4.23 |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 15 | 0 | 13.48 | $4.54 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90263 Malibu | 7.9 km | 6 | $7.17 | 28 |
| 91301 Agoura Hills | 9.4 km | 1,938 | $4.15 | 61 |
| 91302 Calabasas | 13.1 km | 1,650 | $4.15 | 60 |
| 90290 Topanga | 14.3 km | 483 | $4.80 | 38 |
| 91361 Westlake Village | 15.2 km | 1,223 | $4.26 | 57 |
| 91377 Oak Park | 16.4 km | 918 | $4.06 | 56 |
Same city
Other zips in Malibu
Equipment
What gets installed in 90265
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.7%
TESLA10.4%
LG ELECTRONICS6.7%
REC GROUP5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY31.3%
SOLAREDGE19.9%
SMA AMERICA13.4%
SUNPOWER11.7%
TESLA7.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90265
How many solar installations are there in 90265?
SolarDNA counts 1,110 active solar installations in Malibu 90265, 1,096 of them residential, with data through May 12, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90265?
The median residential system in 90265 cost $4.61 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.35/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90265?
Installations in 90265 are up 65.7%: 164 in the trailing twelve months versus 99 before.
Who installs solar in 90265?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLAR FORWARD lead the 308 installers with systems in 90265. The full comp set is above.
Is 90265 a good market for solar sales?
90265 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).