Torrance, CA 90502 solar market data
Updated May 8, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Torrance 90502 has 392 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 165.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 90502 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
23.5%
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: 52–70 installs (midpoint 61)
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
90502 by year
53 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 20 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90502
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 72 | 30 | 4.62 | $4.39 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 71 | 0 | 3.62 | $4.25 |
| 3 | TESLA | 50 | 1 | 4.98 | $5.12 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 12 | 5 | 6.04 | $3.17 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 11 | 3 | 5.27 | $4.68 |
| 6 | ESP CONTRACTING | 7 | 0 | 4.62 | $1.22 |
| 7 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 7 | 0 | 6.78 | $3.12 |
| 8 | SOUTH WEST BUILDERS | 6 | 3 | 3.85 | $9.30 |
| 9 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 6 | 0 | 4.78 | $4.61 |
| 10 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 6.03 | $3.17 |
| 11 | BEST SOLAR POWER | 4 | 0 | 3.81 | $8.12 |
| 12 | BETTER EARTH | 4 | 0 | 6.02 | $5.55 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90501 Torrance | 1.8 km | 670 | $4.30 | 42 |
| 90745 Carson | 2.3 km | 1,292 | $4.71 | 50 |
| 90710 Harbor City | 3.6 km | 282 | $4.85 | 37 |
| 90717 Lomita | 4.5 km | 385 | $4.50 | 39 |
| 90746 Carson | 4.7 km | 1,357 | $4.60 | 52 |
| 90248 Gardena | 5.4 km | 325 | $4.84 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Torrance
Equipment
What gets installed in 90502
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.5%
SUNPOWER21.9%
KYOCERA SOLAR6.3%
REC GROUP4.9%
CSI SOLAR4.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE31.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.1%
SUNPOWER18.0%
ABB6.5%
TESLA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90502
How many solar installations are there in 90502?
SolarDNA counts 392 active solar installations in Torrance 90502, 381 of them residential, with data through May 8, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90502?
The median residential system in 90502 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 90502?
Installations in 90502 are up 165.0%: 53 in the trailing twelve months versus 20 before.
Who installs solar in 90502?
SUNRUN, SUNPOWER, TESLA lead the 114 installers with systems in 90502. The full comp set is above.
Is 90502 a good market for solar sales?
90502 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.