Valley Center, CA 92082 solar market data
Updated March 19, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Valley Center 92082 has 4,663 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.13/W, installations down 15.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92082 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.21%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.1%
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: 129–157 installs (midpoint 143)
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
92082 by year
155 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 183 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92082
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COSMIC SOLAR | 574 | 7 | 9.75 | $3.56 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 562 | 37 | 5.74 | $4.17 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 341 | 0 | 4.67 | $4.22 |
| 4 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 337 | 0 | 8.87 | $4.08 |
| 5 | TESLA | 220 | 2 | 8.11 | $5.12 |
| 6 | SOLAR PERMIT SPECIALISTS | 193 | 2 | 9.35 | $3.53 |
| 7 | SWELL ENERGY | 157 | 1 | 7.24 | $2.26 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 143 | 0 | 6.95 | $4.19 |
| 9 | SOLAR WATT SOLUTIONS | 67 | 0 | 7.88 | $3.52 |
| 10 | STELLAR SOLAR | 65 | 1 | 8.65 | $4.38 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 65 | 0 | 8.09 | $4.24 |
| 12 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 63 | 0 | 9.01 | $4.52 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92061 Pauma Valley | 8.0 km | 492 | $3.91 | 42 |
| 92026 Escondido | 12.7 km | 7,122 | $4.10 | 53 |
| 92027 Escondido | 12.8 km | 6,260 | $4.35 | 56 |
| 92060 Palomar Mountain | 14.9 km | 27 | $4.66 | 37 |
| 92059 Pala | 15.3 km | 208 | $4.01 | 41 |
| 92025 Escondido | 16.4 km | 4,508 | $4.23 | 46 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92082
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER25.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
LG ELECTRONICS10.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.6%
CSI SOLAR3.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.9%
SOLAREDGE23.8%
SUNPOWER14.4%
SMA AMERICA13.2%
ABB2.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92082
How many solar installations are there in 92082?
SolarDNA counts 4,663 active solar installations in Valley Center 92082, 4,540 of them residential, with data through March 19, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92082?
The median residential system in 92082 cost $4.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92082?
Installations in 92082 are down 15.3%: 155 in the trailing twelve months versus 183 before.
Who installs solar in 92082?
COSMIC SOLAR, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 412 installers with systems in 92082. The full comp set is above.
Is 92082 a good market for solar sales?
92082 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets).