San Diego, CA 92126 solar market data
Updated April 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Diego 92126 has 7,229 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.22/W, installations up 47.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 60 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 92126 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.05/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
60 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.32%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.3%
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: 451–611 installs (midpoint 531)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92126 by year
462 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 313 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92126
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,724 | 105 | 4.77 | $4.50 |
| 2 | TESLA | 710 | 15 | 5.34 | $4.79 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 466 | 39 | 6.6 | $4.23 |
| 4 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 284 | 0 | 3.1 | $3.81 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 278 | 0 | 4.91 | $4.00 |
| 6 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 205 | 0 | 5.51 | $4.16 |
| 7 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 168 | 13 | 4.72 | $4.48 |
| 8 | STELLAR SOLAR | 136 | 13 | 7.76 | $4.13 |
| 9 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 133 | 8 | 5.06 | $3.79 |
| 10 | SOLARTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS | 130 | 0 | 5.14 | $3.82 |
| 11 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 120 | 0 | 6.25 | $4.40 |
| 12 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 86 | 0 | 5.13 | $4.22 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92126
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.1%
SUNPOWER11.4%
LG ELECTRONICS9.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.8%
TRINA SOLAR5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.1%
SOLAREDGE31.5%
SUNPOWER8.6%
TESLA3.7%
SMA AMERICA3.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92126
How many solar installations are there in 92126?
SolarDNA counts 7,229 active solar installations in San Diego 92126, 7,159 of them residential, with data through April 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92126?
The median residential system in 92126 cost $4.22 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.05/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92126?
Installations in 92126 are up 47.6%: 462 in the trailing twelve months versus 313 before.
Who installs solar in 92126?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 450 installers with systems in 92126. The full comp set is above.
Is 92126 a good market for solar sales?
92126 scores 60 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).