Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 solar market data
Updated May 4, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Desert Hot Springs 92240 has 4,375 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.17/W, installations up 33.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 57 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 92240 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.09/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
57 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
21.1%
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: 435–589 installs (midpoint 512)
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
92240 by year
445 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 333 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92240
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 823 | 103 | 8.83 | $4.39 |
| 2 | RENOVA ENERGY | 437 | 8 | 7.52 | $3.03 |
| 3 | SUNGEVITY | 268 | 0 | 19.07 | $4.18 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 209 | 13 | 8.34 | $3.62 |
| 5 | TESLA | 201 | 2 | 6.94 | $5.12 |
| 6 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 187 | 0 | 4.82 | $3.80 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 133 | 21 | 7.68 | $4.61 |
| 8 | G A F ENERGY | 118 | 107 | 4.69 | $6.13 |
| 9 | SOLCIUS | 101 | 0 | 5.03 | $1.50 |
| 10 | MILHOLLAND ELECTRIC | 69 | 0 | 8.08 | $5.75 |
| 11 | ESP CONTRACTING | 62 | 0 | 7.63 | $3.45 |
| 12 | CURRENT HOME SOLAR | 56 | 0 | 8.1 | $5.28 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92258 North Palm Springs | 3.9 km | 14 | $3.68 | 41 |
| 92262 Palm Springs | 12.5 km | 5,679 | $4.05 | 55 |
| 92256 Morongo Valley | 12.6 km | 376 | $4.59 | 39 |
| 92282 Whitewater | 13.0 km | 137 | $4.39 | 38 |
| 92234 Cathedral City | 16.7 km | 6,623 | $4.17 | 50 |
| 92264 Palm Springs | 16.8 km | 3,460 | $4.17 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Desert Hot Springs
Equipment
What gets installed in 92240
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.9%
SUNPOWER12.8%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.6%
CSI SOLAR8.7%
JINKO SOLAR4.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.6%
SOLAREDGE36.0%
TESLA6.5%
SMA AMERICA5.1%
SUNPOWER3.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92240
How many solar installations are there in 92240?
SolarDNA counts 4,375 active solar installations in Desert Hot Springs 92240, 4,333 of them residential, with data through May 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92240?
The median residential system in 92240 cost $4.17 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.09/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92240?
Installations in 92240 are up 33.6%: 445 in the trailing twelve months versus 333 before.
Who installs solar in 92240?
SUNRUN, RENOVA ENERGY, SUNGEVITY lead the 326 installers with systems in 92240. The full comp set is above.
Is 92240 a good market for solar sales?
92240 scores 57 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).