Carlsbad, CA 92009 solar market data
Updated March 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carlsbad 92009 has 6,390 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.02/W, installations up 41.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 60 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 92009 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
60 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.0%
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: 205–277 installs (midpoint 241)
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
92009 by year
210 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 148 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92009
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 836 | 0 | 8.67 | $4.13 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 655 | 61 | 6.16 | $4.35 |
| 3 | TESLA | 526 | 7 | 8.59 | $5.12 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 360 | 11 | 7.4 | $3.88 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 276 | 0 | 6.27 | $4.04 |
| 6 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 258 | 0 | 9.92 | $4.34 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 174 | 0 | 4.63 | $4.50 |
| 8 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 135 | 0 | 7.23 | $3.76 |
| 9 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 117 | 5 | 6.67 | $3.80 |
| 10 | HOME UNPLUGGED | 82 | 1 | 8.2 | $3.49 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 70 | 0 | 5.98 | $3.73 |
| 12 | HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS | 67 | 0 | 6.55 | $3.74 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92011 Carlsbad | 3.3 km | 2,545 | $3.90 | 47 |
| 92024 Encinitas | 4.7 km | 7,090 | $4.15 | 56 |
| 92023 Encinitas | 7.2 km | 11 | $5.85 | 31 |
| 92078 San Marcos | 7.6 km | 6,520 | $4.13 | 61 |
| 92081 Vista | 7.9 km | 3,078 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 92007 Cardiff By The Sea | 8.1 km | 1,235 | $4.17 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Carlsbad
Equipment
What gets installed in 92009
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS20.6%
SUNPOWER17.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.6%
KYOCERA SOLAR4.1%
REC GROUP3.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.1%
SOLAREDGE30.3%
SMA AMERICA10.3%
SUNPOWER9.4%
ABB3.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92009
How many solar installations are there in 92009?
SolarDNA counts 6,390 active solar installations in Carlsbad 92009, 6,342 of them residential, with data through March 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92009?
The median residential system in 92009 cost $4.02 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92009?
Installations in 92009 are up 41.9%: 210 in the trailing twelve months versus 148 before.
Who installs solar in 92009?
BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 430 installers with systems in 92009. The full comp set is above.
Is 92009 a good market for solar sales?
92009 scores 60 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).