San Diego, CA 92116 solar market data
Updated February 27, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Diego 92116 has 2,050 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.30/W, installations down 15.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92116 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.4%
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: 94–114 installs (midpoint 104)
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
92116 by year
113 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 134 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92116
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 199 | 8 | 4.31 | $4.79 |
| 2 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 121 | 0 | 6.1 | $4.44 |
| 3 | TESLA | 120 | 1 | 4.55 | $5.12 |
| 4 | STELLAR SOLAR | 116 | 7 | 5.44 | $4.28 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 109 | 0 | 5.23 | $3.91 |
| 6 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 88 | 0 | 5.73 | $4.19 |
| 7 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 64 | 3 | 5.26 | $4.26 |
| 8 | HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS | 43 | 0 | 7.81 | $3.79 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 41 | 0 | 6.12 | $5.17 |
| 10 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 37 | 6 | 4.57 | $4.84 |
| 11 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 27 | 0 | 5.2 | $3.94 |
| 12 | ASI HEATING AIR | 25 | 0 | 5.18 | $3.77 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92116
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS15.9%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.6%
SUNPOWER11.8%
REC GROUP4.4%
SILFAB SOLAR4.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.1%
SOLAREDGE26.2%
SUNPOWER7.6%
SMA AMERICA6.6%
TESLAINC2.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92116
How many solar installations are there in 92116?
SolarDNA counts 2,050 active solar installations in San Diego 92116, 2,025 of them residential, with data through February 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92116?
The median residential system in 92116 cost $4.30 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 92116?
Installations in 92116 are down 15.7%: 113 in the trailing twelve months versus 134 before.
Who installs solar in 92116?
SUNRUN, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR, TESLA lead the 324 installers with systems in 92116. The full comp set is above.
Is 92116 a good market for solar sales?
92116 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets).