Santee, CA 92071 solar market data
Updated March 2, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santee 92071 has 7,992 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.22/W, installations down 12.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92071 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.05/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.35%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.1%
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: 236–288 installs (midpoint 262)
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
92071 by year
279 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 317 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92071
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,156 | 69 | 5.49 | $4.64 |
| 2 | TESLA | 604 | 5 | 6.71 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 573 | 1 | 7.25 | $4.50 |
| 4 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 509 | 0 | 5.65 | $4.03 |
| 5 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 495 | 0 | 7.37 | $4.16 |
| 6 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 247 | 14 | 4.96 | $4.73 |
| 7 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 152 | 0 | 7.82 | $3.82 |
| 8 | STELLAR SOLAR | 132 | 5 | 5.7 | $4.00 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 111 | 0 | 5.79 | $4.13 |
| 10 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 109 | 5 | 6.05 | $3.54 |
| 11 | ASI HEATING AIR | 102 | 0 | 6.16 | $3.62 |
| 12 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 87 | 0 | 6.28 | $4.04 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92071
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.6%
SUNPOWER17.3%
LG ELECTRONICS12.9%
KYOCERA SOLAR4.1%
SILFAB SOLAR4.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.3%
SOLAREDGE30.2%
SUNPOWER12.1%
SMA AMERICA5.3%
ABB3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92071
How many solar installations are there in 92071?
SolarDNA counts 7,992 active solar installations in Santee 92071, 7,896 of them residential, with data through March 2, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92071?
The median residential system in 92071 cost $4.22 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.05/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92071?
Installations in 92071 are down 12.0%: 279 in the trailing twelve months versus 317 before.
Who installs solar in 92071?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 498 installers with systems in 92071. The full comp set is above.
Is 92071 a good market for solar sales?
92071 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets).