San Diego, CA 92117 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Diego 92117 has 5,918 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.24/W, installations up 8.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 90% of zips
Versus California
How 92117 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.26%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.7%
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: 257–314 installs (midpoint 285)
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
92117 by year
274 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 253 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92117
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 724 | 36 | 4.93 | $4.77 |
| 2 | TESLA | 415 | 10 | 6.01 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 346 | 0 | 5.97 | $4.17 |
| 4 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 319 | 0 | 5.23 | $4.08 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 204 | 34 | 4.28 | $4.56 |
| 6 | STELLAR SOLAR | 188 | 6 | 5.5 | $4.08 |
| 7 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 154 | 16 | 4.91 | $4.91 |
| 8 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 154 | 0 | 5.62 | $4.26 |
| 9 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 124 | 0 | 6.09 | $3.79 |
| 10 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 114 | 7 | 5.37 | $3.91 |
| 11 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 81 | 0 | 5.22 | $3.70 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 77 | 0 | 3.16 | $4.03 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92117
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.3%
LG ELECTRONICS12.8%
SUNPOWER11.9%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.0%
SILFAB SOLAR4.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.2%
SOLAREDGE28.9%
SUNPOWER7.7%
SMA AMERICA5.6%
ABB3.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92117
How many solar installations are there in 92117?
SolarDNA counts 5,918 active solar installations in San Diego 92117, 5,896 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92117?
The median residential system in 92117 cost $4.24 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92117?
Installations in 92117 are up 8.3%: 274 in the trailing twelve months versus 253 before.
Who installs solar in 92117?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR lead the 517 installers with systems in 92117. The full comp set is above.
Is 92117 a good market for solar sales?
92117 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets).