Carson, CA 90745 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carson 90745 has 1,292 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.71/W, installations up 30.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90745 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.45/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
25.7%
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: 182–246 installs (midpoint 214)
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
90745 by year
186 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 143 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90745
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 276 | 78 | 5.78 | $4.38 |
| 2 | TESLA | 226 | 8 | 6.43 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 58 | 18 | 5.65 | $5.19 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 50 | 20 | 6.28 | $5.00 |
| 5 | VERENGO | 34 | 0 | 5.13 | $3.95 |
| 6 | ESP CONTRACTING | 30 | 0 | 5.27 | $4.25 |
| 7 | SKYLINE SMART ENERGY | 23 | 4 | 7.03 | $6.01 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 20 | 0 | 33.04 | $5.57 |
| 9 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 20 | 0 | 6.42 | $1.52 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 19 | 0 | 6.82 | $4.65 |
| 11 | SOUTH WEST BUILDERS | 16 | 8 | 6.08 | $9.78 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 15 | 0 | 5.27 | $3.92 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90502 Torrance | 2.3 km | 392 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 90810 Long Beach | 3.3 km | 825 | $4.72 | 45 |
| 90501 Torrance | 4.0 km | 670 | $4.30 | 42 |
| 90710 Harbor City | 4.1 km | 282 | $4.85 | 37 |
| 90746 Carson | 4.1 km | 1,357 | $4.60 | 52 |
| 90744 Wilmington | 4.2 km | 226 | $5.10 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Carson
Equipment
What gets installed in 90745
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.3%
KYOCERA SOLAR9.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.5%
CSI SOLAR6.4%
JA SOLAR HOLDING5.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE35.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY29.1%
ABB12.0%
TESLA7.6%
SMA AMERICA3.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90745
How many solar installations are there in 90745?
SolarDNA counts 1,292 active solar installations in Carson 90745, 1,265 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90745?
The median residential system in 90745 cost $4.71 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.45/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90745?
Installations in 90745 are up 30.1%: 186 in the trailing twelve months versus 143 before.
Who installs solar in 90745?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 227 installers with systems in 90745. The full comp set is above.
Is 90745 a good market for solar sales?
90745 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).