Encinitas, CA 92024 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Encinitas 92024 has 7,090 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.15/W, installations up 28.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 92024 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.31%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.3%
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: 415–555 installs (midpoint 485)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±14% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92024 by year
424 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 329 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92024
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 675 | 0 | 7.75 | $4.24 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 543 | 33 | 6.46 | $4.50 |
| 3 | TESLA | 522 | 6 | 6.18 | $5.12 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 433 | 19 | 8.24 | $4.04 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 388 | 115 | 4.26 | $4.57 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 281 | 0 | 6.5 | $4.14 |
| 7 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 259 | 0 | 11.27 | $4.42 |
| 8 | SAN DIEGO COUNTY SOLAR | 216 | 9 | 6.33 | $3.85 |
| 9 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 144 | 9 | 6.86 | $3.77 |
| 10 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 138 | 0 | 7.44 | $3.83 |
| 11 | ALOHA SOLAR | 117 | 0 | 8.25 | $3.52 |
| 12 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 88 | 0 | 6.26 | $4.88 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92023 Encinitas | 2.9 km | 11 | $5.85 | 31 |
| 92007 Cardiff By The Sea | 3.4 km | 1,235 | $4.17 | 50 |
| 92009 Carlsbad | 4.7 km | 6,390 | $4.02 | 60 |
| 92011 Carlsbad | 6.4 km | 2,545 | $3.90 | 47 |
| 92075 Solana Beach | 6.7 km | 1,386 | $4.07 | 50 |
| 92067 Rancho Santa Fe | 7.3 km | 2,295 | $4.08 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Encinitas
Equipment
What gets installed in 92024
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS19.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.3%
SUNPOWER14.5%
REC GROUP4.2%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP3.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.6%
SOLAREDGE27.5%
SMA AMERICA8.4%
SUNPOWER7.7%
TESLAINC2.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92024
How many solar installations are there in 92024?
SolarDNA counts 7,090 active solar installations in Encinitas 92024, 7,021 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92024?
The median residential system in 92024 cost $4.15 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92024?
Installations in 92024 are up 28.9%: 424 in the trailing twelve months versus 329 before.
Who installs solar in 92024?
BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 549 installers with systems in 92024. The full comp set is above.
Is 92024 a good market for solar sales?
92024 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).