Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 solar market data
Updated May 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Manhattan Beach 90266 has 1,725 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.79/W, installations up 27.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 93% of zips
Versus California
How 90266 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.53/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
37.2%
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: 161–211 installs (midpoint 186)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±14% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90266 by year
164 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 129 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90266
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XERO SOLAR | 462 | 74 | 9.39 | $5.38 |
| 2 | TESLA | 198 | 6 | 6.08 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 78 | 9 | 7.05 | $4.40 |
| 4 | VERENGO | 38 | 0 | 5.58 | $5.46 |
| 5 | ABC SOLAR | 32 | 0 | 5.33 | $3.72 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 32 | 0 | 4.78 | $3.95 |
| 7 | AMECO SOLAR | 29 | 5 | 7.61 | $4.39 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 26 | 0 | 7.69 | $4.86 |
| 9 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 24 | 0 | 5.28 | $5.65 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 23 | 4 | 8.44 | $5.10 |
| 11 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 21 | 0 | 7.51 | $3.07 |
| 12 | SOLAR FREEDOM USA | 18 | 3 | 6.19 | $3.28 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90254 Hermosa Beach | 2.8 km | 586 | $4.91 | 38 |
| 90278 Redondo Beach | 3.3 km | 1,218 | $4.25 | 54 |
| 90245 El Segundo | 4.0 km | 617 | $4.38 | 53 |
| 90260 Lawndale | 4.5 km | 337 | $4.66 | 38 |
| 90250 Hawthorne | 5.4 km | 1,315 | $4.76 | 50 |
| 90304 Inglewood | 6.6 km | 221 | $4.65 | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in Manhattan Beach
Equipment
What gets installed in 90266
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.1%
LG ELECTRONICS12.0%
REC GROUP10.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.5%
TESLA7.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY31.4%
SOLAREDGE18.8%
SUNPOWER11.6%
SMA AMERICA10.1%
TESLA8.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90266
How many solar installations are there in 90266?
SolarDNA counts 1,725 active solar installations in Manhattan Beach 90266, 1,702 of them residential, with data through May 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90266?
The median residential system in 90266 cost $4.79 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.53/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90266?
Installations in 90266 are up 27.1%: 164 in the trailing twelve months versus 129 before.
Who installs solar in 90266?
XERO SOLAR, TESLA, SUNRUN lead the 295 installers with systems in 90266. The full comp set is above.
Is 90266 a good market for solar sales?
90266 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets).