Redondo Beach, CA 90278 solar market data
Updated May 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Redondo Beach 90278 has 1,218 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 37.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 54 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus California
How 90278 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
54 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
23.2%
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: 143–193 installs (midpoint 168)
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
90278 by year
146 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 106 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90278
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 177 | 10 | 5.49 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 145 | 13 | 5.2 | $4.64 |
| 3 | SOLAR FREEDOM USA | 66 | 27 | 5.44 | $3.38 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 61 | 4 | 13.05 | $4.46 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 27 | 4 | 5.69 | $4.42 |
| 6 | AMECO SOLAR | 26 | 4 | 6.89 | $3.69 |
| 7 | XERO SOLAR | 26 | 1 | 28.86 | $4.53 |
| 8 | MAC GREINE ENERGY | 23 | 15 | 3.61 | $2.71 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 21 | 1 | 6.52 | $3.96 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 20 | 0 | 6.73 | $2.98 |
| 11 | VERENGO | 19 | 0 | 4.45 | $5.14 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 17 | 0 | 4.52 | $3.97 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90254 Hermosa Beach | 2.3 km | 586 | $4.91 | 38 |
| 90260 Lawndale | 2.7 km | 337 | $4.66 | 38 |
| 90266 Manhattan Beach | 3.3 km | 1,725 | $4.79 | 51 |
| 90503 Torrance | 3.8 km | 1,007 | $4.24 | 44 |
| 90504 Torrance | 3.9 km | 925 | $4.34 | 44 |
| 90277 Redondo Beach | 4.6 km | 924 | $4.24 | 56 |
Same city
Other zips in Redondo Beach
Equipment
What gets installed in 90278
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.6%
REC GROUP8.9%
LG ELECTRONICS6.6%
SUNPOWER5.9%
CSI SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.9%
SOLAREDGE25.0%
TESLA6.6%
SMA AMERICA5.7%
SUNPOWER4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90278
How many solar installations are there in 90278?
SolarDNA counts 1,218 active solar installations in Redondo Beach 90278, 1,203 of them residential, with data through May 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90278?
The median residential system in 90278 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 90278?
Installations in 90278 are up 37.7%: 146 in the trailing twelve months versus 106 before.
Who installs solar in 90278?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLAR FREEDOM USA lead the 268 installers with systems in 90278. The full comp set is above.
Is 90278 a good market for solar sales?
90278 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).