Torrance, CA 90505 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Torrance 90505 has 1,142 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.24/W, installations up 17.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90505 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.03/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
26.3%
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: 98–120 installs (midpoint 109)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90505 by year
100 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 85 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90505
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 184 | 29 | 6.25 | $4.64 |
| 2 | TESLA | 150 | 5 | 6.09 | $4.75 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 57 | 1 | 6.35 | $5.98 |
| 4 | ABC SOLAR | 35 | 0 | 5.83 | $3.98 |
| 5 | AMECO SOLAR | 22 | 3 | 6.49 | $3.94 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 22 | 2 | 6.44 | $4.66 |
| 7 | XERO SOLAR | 22 | 2 | 19.06 | $4.67 |
| 8 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 20 | 0 | 8.01 | $2.88 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 19 | 3 | 6.22 | $3.96 |
| 10 | VERENGO | 19 | 0 | 5.65 | $4.67 |
| 11 | BETTER EARTH | 14 | 0 | 7.05 | $5.44 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 14 | 0 | 5.32 | $4.10 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90503 Torrance | 3.3 km | 1,007 | $4.24 | 44 |
| 90717 Lomita | 3.6 km | 385 | $4.50 | 39 |
| 90277 Redondo Beach | 3.7 km | 924 | $4.24 | 56 |
| 90501 Torrance | 4.0 km | 670 | $4.30 | 42 |
| 90710 Harbor City | 5.0 km | 282 | $4.85 | 37 |
| 90274 Palos Verdes Peninsula | 5.6 km | 1,334 | $4.34 | 57 |
Same city
Other zips in Torrance
Equipment
What gets installed in 90505
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.1%
LG ELECTRONICS8.3%
SUNPOWER8.1%
REC GROUP6.6%
CSI SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.8%
SOLAREDGE31.1%
TESLA7.4%
SUNPOWER5.9%
SMA AMERICA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90505
How many solar installations are there in 90505?
SolarDNA counts 1,142 active solar installations in Torrance 90505, 1,107 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90505?
The median residential system in 90505 cost $4.24 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.03/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 90505?
Installations in 90505 are up 17.6%: 100 in the trailing twelve months versus 85 before.
Who installs solar in 90505?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 265 installers with systems in 90505. The full comp set is above.
Is 90505 a good market for solar sales?
90505 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets).