Carlsbad, CA 92011 solar market data
Updated February 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carlsbad 92011 has 2,545 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.90/W, installations down 11.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92011 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.37/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.11%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.4%
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: 68–84 installs (midpoint 76)
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
92011 by year
80 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 90 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92011
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 251 | 6 | 5.78 | $4.01 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 227 | 0 | 7.41 | $4.46 |
| 3 | TESLA | 223 | 4 | 6.08 | $5.12 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 191 | 10 | 6.66 | $3.88 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 109 | 0 | 5.64 | $4.00 |
| 6 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 104 | 0 | 2.9 | $3.80 |
| 7 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 78 | 0 | 6.24 | $4.08 |
| 8 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 55 | 5 | 6.02 | $3.74 |
| 9 | SOLAR SYMPHONY | 45 | 0 | 8.46 | $3.30 |
| 10 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 45 | 0 | 6.29 | $3.75 |
| 11 | SUNPOWER | 35 | 0 | 5.89 | $4.80 |
| 12 | HOME UNPLUGGED | 33 | 0 | 8.09 | $3.77 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92009 Carlsbad | 3.3 km | 6,390 | $4.02 | 60 |
| 92010 Carlsbad | 6.3 km | 1,945 | $4.03 | 43 |
| 92024 Encinitas | 6.4 km | 7,090 | $4.15 | 56 |
| 92008 Carlsbad | 6.6 km | 3,038 | $3.97 | 50 |
| 92023 Encinitas | 7.9 km | 11 | $5.85 | 31 |
| 92081 Vista | 8.1 km | 3,078 | $4.20 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Carlsbad
Equipment
What gets installed in 92011
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS22.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.0%
SUNPOWER14.3%
REC GROUP4.5%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP4.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.1%
SOLAREDGE32.0%
SUNPOWER8.9%
SMA AMERICA7.0%
ABB3.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92011
How many solar installations are there in 92011?
SolarDNA counts 2,545 active solar installations in Carlsbad 92011, 2,514 of them residential, with data through February 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92011?
The median residential system in 92011 cost $3.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.37/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92011?
Installations in 92011 are down 11.1%: 80 in the trailing twelve months versus 90 before.
Who installs solar in 92011?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, TESLA lead the 312 installers with systems in 92011. The full comp set is above.
Is 92011 a good market for solar sales?
92011 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets).