Palm Desert, CA 92211 solar market data
Updated May 8, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palm Desert 92211 has 3,988 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.01/W, installations up 20.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus California
How 92211 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.18%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.4%
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: 291–357 installs (midpoint 324)
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
92211 by year
294 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 244 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92211
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENOVA ENERGY | 1,038 | 30 | 11.03 | $4.03 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 751 | 126 | 8.67 | $3.90 |
| 3 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 320 | 0 | 4.55 | $3.80 |
| 4 | TESLA | 134 | 4 | 9.42 | $5.10 |
| 5 | HOT PURPLE ENERGY | 114 | 6 | 9.44 | $3.08 |
| 6 | SUNLOGIX ENERGY | 100 | 4 | 10.68 | $4.18 |
| 7 | PLANET SOLAR | 72 | 0 | 9.12 | $3.56 |
| 8 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 68 | 15 | 5.02 | $2.50 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 66 | 0 | 8.92 | $4.16 |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 61 | 9 | 22.65 | $4.47 |
| 11 | R D WINKLE COMPANY | 51 | 2 | 11.02 | $4.17 |
| 12 | HELIO POWER | 50 | 0 | 9.7 | $4.46 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92210 Indian Wells | 5.4 km | 1,952 | $3.92 | 49 |
| 92276 Thousand Palms | 5.7 km | 17 | $5.10 | 34 |
| 92260 Palm Desert | 5.8 km | 4,708 | $4.13 | 47 |
| 92203 Indio | 6.8 km | 215 | $5.10 | 35 |
| 92270 Rancho Mirage | 7.6 km | 5,458 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 92247 La Quinta | 10.9 km | 158 | $7.58 | 29 |
Same city
Other zips in Palm Desert
Equipment
What gets installed in 92211
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER30.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.8%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.4%
REC GROUP4.4%
LG ELECTRONICS4.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.1%
SOLAREDGE21.9%
SUNPOWER8.3%
SMA AMERICA6.8%
TESLA5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92211
How many solar installations are there in 92211?
SolarDNA counts 3,988 active solar installations in Palm Desert 92211, 3,924 of them residential, with data through May 8, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92211?
The median residential system in 92211 cost $4.01 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92211?
Installations in 92211 are up 20.5%: 294 in the trailing twelve months versus 244 before.
Who installs solar in 92211?
RENOVA ENERGY, SUNRUN, SUNNOVA ENERGY lead the 283 installers with systems in 92211. The full comp set is above.
Is 92211 a good market for solar sales?
92211 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).