Carlsbad, CA 92010 solar market data
Updated April 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carlsbad 92010 has 1,945 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.03/W, installations down 23.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92010 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.2%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 44–56 installs (midpoint 50)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92010 by year
57 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 74 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92010
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 227 | 9 | 5.09 | $4.22 |
| 2 | TESLA | 226 | 5 | 6.25 | $5.10 |
| 3 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 198 | 0 | 12.82 | $4.07 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 121 | 5 | 6.86 | $3.84 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 105 | 0 | 4.46 | $4.50 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 74 | 0 | 5.71 | $3.95 |
| 7 | HOME UNPLUGGED | 57 | 0 | 7.02 | $3.06 |
| 8 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 57 | 0 | 6.45 | $4.36 |
| 9 | SOLAR WATT SOLUTIONS | 35 | 0 | 5.32 | $3.67 |
| 10 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 33 | 0 | 4.67 | $4.75 |
| 11 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 31 | 1 | 5.4 | $3.90 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 26 | 0 | 5.25 | $4.03 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92008 Carlsbad | 2.3 km | 3,038 | $3.97 | 50 |
| 92056 Oceanside | 4.0 km | 5,937 | $4.28 | 47 |
| 92081 Vista | 5.6 km | 3,078 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 92083 Vista | 6.2 km | 2,724 | $4.32 | 39 |
| 92011 Carlsbad | 6.3 km | 2,545 | $3.90 | 47 |
| 92054 Oceanside | 7.1 km | 2,635 | $4.26 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Carlsbad
Equipment
What gets installed in 92010
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.4%
LG ELECTRONICS15.1%
SUNPOWER14.4%
KYOCERA SOLAR4.6%
REC GROUP4.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE31.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY30.6%
SMA AMERICA9.6%
SUNPOWER8.4%
TESLA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92010
How many solar installations are there in 92010?
SolarDNA counts 1,945 active solar installations in Carlsbad 92010, 1,901 of them residential, with data through April 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92010?
The median residential system in 92010 cost $4.03 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92010?
Installations in 92010 are down 23.0%: 57 in the trailing twelve months versus 74 before.
Who installs solar in 92010?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR lead the 258 installers with systems in 92010. The full comp set is above.
Is 92010 a good market for solar sales?
92010 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets).