Carson, CA 90746 solar market data
Updated April 21, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carson 90746 has 1,357 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.60/W, installations up 33.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 95% of zips
Versus California
How 90746 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.34/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
27.4%
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: 155–209 installs (midpoint 182)
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
90746 by year
158 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 118 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90746
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 483 | 86 | 6.2 | $4.77 |
| 2 | TESLA | 140 | 3 | 7.22 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 97 | 14 | 5.91 | $4.50 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 52 | 11 | 6.85 | $4.02 |
| 5 | ESP CONTRACTING | 44 | 0 | 5.91 | $3.65 |
| 6 | SUNGEVITY | 31 | 0 | 5.51 | $3.92 |
| 7 | SUNERGY CONSTRUCTION | 25 | 0 | 5.21 | $1.22 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 20 | 0 | 6.56 | $4.73 |
| 9 | SKYLINE SMART ENERGY | 19 | 6 | 7.01 | $6.10 |
| 10 | VERENGO | 18 | 0 | 4.87 | $3.80 |
| 11 | SOUTH WEST BUILDERS | 17 | 4 | 6.16 | $7.12 |
| 12 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 13 | 1 | 5.85 | $4.16 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90220 Compton | 2.3 km | 761 | $4.96 | 51 |
| 90248 Gardena | 3.3 km | 325 | $4.84 | 37 |
| 90745 Carson | 4.1 km | 1,292 | $4.71 | 50 |
| 90221 Compton | 4.3 km | 682 | $5.07 | 39 |
| 90502 Torrance | 4.7 km | 392 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 90810 Long Beach | 4.8 km | 825 | $4.72 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Carson
Equipment
What gets installed in 90746
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY12.0%
CSI SOLAR10.1%
JA SOLAR8.1%
KYOCERA SOLAR5.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE52.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY18.9%
TESLA8.6%
ABB6.7%
SMA AMERICA3.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90746
How many solar installations are there in 90746?
SolarDNA counts 1,357 active solar installations in Carson 90746, 1,337 of them residential, with data through April 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90746?
The median residential system in 90746 cost $4.60 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.34/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90746?
Installations in 90746 are up 33.9%: 158 in the trailing twelve months versus 118 before.
Who installs solar in 90746?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHT OPS lead the 215 installers with systems in 90746. The full comp set is above.
Is 90746 a good market for solar sales?
90746 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets).