Santa Monica, CA 90402 solar market data
Updated May 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Monica 90402 has 570 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.56/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90402 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.29/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
22.6%
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
90402 by year
44 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 39 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90402
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 82 | 2 | 7.4 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SOLAR FORWARD | 35 | 0 | 7.42 | $4.24 |
| 3 | BLUE SKY ENERGY | 15 | 3 | 8.25 | $4.60 |
| 4 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 15 | 0 | 8.64 | $8.04 |
| 5 | ALL VALLEY SOLAR | 14 | 1 | 7.35 | $7.20 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 13 | 2 | 6.78 | $4.21 |
| 7 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 13 | 0 | 6.66 | $3.40 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 10 | 2 | 8.54 | $4.17 |
| 9 | XERO SOLAR | 10 | 1 | 9.92 | $5.76 |
| 10 | GREEN CONVERGENCE | 10 | 0 | 10.18 | $5.47 |
| 11 | TREEPUBLIC SOLAR | 9 | 4 | 10.08 | $3.22 |
| 12 | PLUG IT IN SOLAR | 8 | 1 | 11.36 | $4.82 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90403 Santa Monica | 1.2 km | 249 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 90401 Santa Monica | 2.2 km | 61 | $4.37 | 38 |
| 90272 Pacific Palisades | 2.6 km | 426 | $4.98 | 37 |
| 90404 Santa Monica | 2.9 km | 200 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 90405 Santa Monica | 4.0 km | 784 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 90049 Los Angeles | 4.4 km | 396 | $4.90 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Monica
Equipment
What gets installed in 90402
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER21.4%
LG ELECTRONICS12.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.8%
TESLA6.1%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.1%
SOLAREDGE18.6%
SUNPOWER14.2%
SMA AMERICA13.1%
POWER-ONE5.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90402
How many solar installations are there in 90402?
SolarDNA counts 570 active solar installations in Santa Monica 90402, 567 of them residential, with data through May 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90402?
The median residential system in 90402 cost $4.56 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.29/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90402?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90402: too few recent installs (data runs through May 15, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90402?
TESLA, SOLAR FORWARD, BLUE SKY ENERGY lead the 176 installers with systems in 90402. The full comp set is above.
Is 90402 a good market for solar sales?
90402 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets).