Escondido, CA 92026 solar market data
Updated April 9, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Escondido 92026 has 7,122 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.10/W, installations up 14.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 92026 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.32%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.6%
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: 289–353 installs (midpoint 321)
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
92026 by year
299 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 261 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92026
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,161 | 80 | 5.67 | $4.64 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 678 | 0 | 7.27 | $4.18 |
| 3 | TESLA | 428 | 5 | 6 | $5.12 |
| 4 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 380 | 0 | 2.64 | $3.80 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 247 | 0 | 6.09 | $4.09 |
| 6 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 199 | 13 | 5.25 | $4.75 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 167 | 12 | 9.79 | $4.50 |
| 8 | STELLAR SOLAR | 119 | 4 | 6.48 | $4.18 |
| 9 | ALIVE INDUSTRIES | 116 | 5 | 9.64 | $3.88 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 114 | 0 | 6.1 | $4.05 |
| 11 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 113 | 0 | 5.53 | $4.01 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 108 | 0 | 4.46 | $2.65 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92027 Escondido | 4.9 km | 6,260 | $4.35 | 56 |
| 92025 Escondido | 6.2 km | 4,508 | $4.23 | 46 |
| 92069 San Marcos | 6.9 km | 5,441 | $4.23 | 51 |
| 92029 Escondido | 8.0 km | 4,360 | $4.17 | 46 |
| 92078 San Marcos | 9.3 km | 6,520 | $4.13 | 61 |
| 92082 Valley Center | 12.7 km | 4,663 | $4.13 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Escondido
Equipment
What gets installed in 92026
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS18.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.0%
SUNPOWER12.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.1%
SILFAB SOLAR4.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.8%
SOLAREDGE33.6%
SUNPOWER7.2%
SMA AMERICA6.4%
ABB3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92026
How many solar installations are there in 92026?
SolarDNA counts 7,122 active solar installations in Escondido 92026, 7,066 of them residential, with data through April 9, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92026?
The median residential system in 92026 cost $4.10 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92026?
Installations in 92026 are up 14.6%: 299 in the trailing twelve months versus 261 before.
Who installs solar in 92026?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, TESLA lead the 500 installers with systems in 92026. The full comp set is above.
Is 92026 a good market for solar sales?
92026 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).