El Centro, CA 92243 solar market data
Updated January 31, 2017Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
El Centro 92243 has 130 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.94/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92243 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.32/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
Growth & pricing
92243 by year
55 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 23 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92243
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNGEVITY | 39 | 0 | 4.17 | $3.94 |
| 2 | SMART ENERGY USA | 26 | 0 | 12.86 | $3.90 |
| 3 | EQUISOLAR | 18 | 0 | 4.28 | $6.59 |
| 4 | TOM WATSON | 6 | 0 | 16.74 | $2.62 |
| 5 | YUMA SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 47.05 | $3.23 |
| 6 | GREEN SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 5 | 0 | 6.62 | $5.75 |
| 7 | WEST COAST SOLAR SOCAL | 4 | 0 | 19.75 | $6.21 |
| 8 | SOORYA UNLIMITED | 3 | 0 | 85.26 | $5.00 |
| 9 | SUNORA | 3 | 0 | 315.97 | $3.19 |
| 10 | TESLA | 3 | 0 | 39.55 | $3.94 |
| 11 | JK SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | $3.82 |
| 12 | BOOTH CONSTRUCTION | 1 | 0 | 9.12 | $3.83 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92251 Imperial | 6.4 km | 75 | $4.10 | 40 |
| 92231 Calexico | 13.2 km | 300 | $3.95 | 41 |
| 92249 Heber | 14.1 km | 47 | $3.95 | 40 |
| 92250 Holtville | 17.8 km | 28 | $4.18 | 39 |
| 92227 Brawley | 21.4 km | 87 | $3.94 | 40 |
| 92281 Westmorland | 27.8 km | 11 | $3.94 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in El Centro
Equipment
What gets installed in 92243
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER25.8%
TRINA SOLAR16.1%
MOTECH INDUSTRIES12.9%
SOLARPARK KOREA10.5%
SUNIVA9.7%
Inverters
POWER-ONE34.9%
SMA AMERICA27.9%
ABB9.3%
SOLAREDGE5.4%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92243
How many solar installations are there in 92243?
SolarDNA counts 130 active solar installations in El Centro 92243, 111 of them residential, with data through January 31, 2017.
How much does solar cost in 92243?
The median residential system in 92243 cost $3.94 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.32/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92243?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 92243: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 31, 2017).
Who installs solar in 92243?
SUNGEVITY, SMART ENERGY USA, EQUISOLAR lead the 24 installers with systems in 92243. The full comp set is above.
Is 92243 a good market for solar sales?
92243 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.