Sunset Beach, CA 90742 solar market data
Updated April 7, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sunset Beach 90742 has 18 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.39/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 20% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90742 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.12/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
38 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
22.2%
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
Growth & pricing
90742 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90742
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 2 | 1 | 7.06 | $8.04 |
| 2 | TESLA | 2 | 1 | 7.86 | $3.37 |
| 3 | AMECO SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 9.8 | $5.10 |
| 4 | VASCO SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 4.95 | — |
| 5 | ECOSOLAR USA | 1 | 0 | 8.65 | $3.33 |
| 6 | ECOSOLAR USA ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 3.6 | $3.72 |
| 7 | INFINITY ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 3.96 | $5.76 |
| 8 | KUUBIX ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 11.22 | $4.78 |
| 9 | PRECISION CONSTRUCTION | 1 | 0 | 2.75 | $5.60 |
| 10 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | $5.04 |
| 11 | SUN ENERGY BUILDERS | 1 | 0 | 4.05 | $2.87 |
| 12 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 5.18 | $4.05 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92649 Huntington Beach | 1.7 km | 1,373 | $4.30 | 46 |
| 90743 Surfside | 1.7 km | 12 | $3.65 | 41 |
| 90740 Seal Beach | 5.0 km | 882 | $4.35 | 55 |
| 92605 Huntington Beach | 5.7 km | 13 | $6.76 | 28 |
| 92647 Huntington Beach | 6.1 km | 2,017 | $4.50 | 60 |
| 92648 Huntington Beach | 7.3 km | 1,180 | $4.15 | 54 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 90742
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.5%
SUNPOWER17.6%
CSI SOLAR11.8%
TESLA11.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.2%
SOLAREDGE29.4%
POWER-ONE11.8%
TESLA11.8%
FRONIUS USA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90742
How many solar installations are there in 90742?
SolarDNA counts 18 active solar installations in Sunset Beach 90742, 16 of them residential, with data through April 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90742?
The median residential system in 90742 cost $4.39 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.12/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90742?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90742: too few recent installs (data runs through April 7, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90742?
SEMPER SOLARIS, TESLA, AMECO SOLAR lead the 15 installers with systems in 90742. The full comp set is above.
Is 90742 a good market for solar sales?
90742 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 20% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.