Carlsbad, CA 92008 solar market data
Updated May 28, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carlsbad 92008 has 3,038 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.97/W, installations up 1.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92008 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.29/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.4%
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: 206–252 installs (midpoint 229)
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
92008 by year
227 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 223 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92008
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 310 | 16 | 9.1 | $4.36 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 227 | 0 | 19.25 | $4.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 169 | 2 | 3.41 | $4.40 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 159 | 16 | 7.12 | $4.07 |
| 5 | TESLA | 139 | 1 | 6.21 | $5.12 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 104 | 0 | 6.17 | $4.03 |
| 7 | ASGARD ELECTRIC | 102 | 52 | 3.27 | $3.18 |
| 8 | HOME UNPLUGGED | 81 | 1 | 9.96 | $3.39 |
| 9 | SWELL ENERGY | 77 | 0 | 3.07 | $3.04 |
| 10 | SOLAR WATT SOLUTIONS | 65 | 0 | 13.47 | $3.35 |
| 11 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 52 | 0 | 11.92 | $4.20 |
| 12 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 43 | 3 | 7.04 | $3.77 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92010 Carlsbad | 2.3 km | 1,945 | $4.03 | 43 |
| 92056 Oceanside | 5.6 km | 5,937 | $4.28 | 47 |
| 92054 Oceanside | 6.0 km | 2,635 | $4.26 | 50 |
| 92058 Oceanside | 6.4 km | 2,857 | $3.54 | 64 |
| 92011 Carlsbad | 6.6 km | 2,545 | $3.90 | 47 |
| 92081 Vista | 7.9 km | 3,078 | $4.20 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Carlsbad
Equipment
What gets installed in 92008
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.7%
LG ELECTRONICS15.9%
SUNPOWER13.9%
QCELLSNORTHAMERICA4.5%
CSI SOLAR3.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.5%
SOLAREDGE25.3%
SMA AMERICA8.9%
SUNPOWER6.6%
ENPHASEENERGYINC4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92008
How many solar installations are there in 92008?
SolarDNA counts 3,038 active solar installations in Carlsbad 92008, 2,931 of them residential, with data through May 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92008?
The median residential system in 92008 cost $3.97 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.29/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92008?
Installations in 92008 are up 1.8%: 227 in the trailing twelve months versus 223 before.
Who installs solar in 92008?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, SUNPOWER lead the 374 installers with systems in 92008. The full comp set is above.
Is 92008 a good market for solar sales?
92008 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).