Palm Desert, CA 92260 solar market data
Updated April 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palm Desert 92260 has 4,708 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.13/W, installations down 8.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92260 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.21%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
17.2%
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: 248–303 installs (midpoint 275)
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
92260 by year
287 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 314 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92260
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENOVA ENERGY | 1,352 | 33 | 10.74 | $4.21 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 594 | 62 | 10.32 | $4.26 |
| 3 | SUNLOGIX ENERGY | 193 | 9 | 13.54 | $3.90 |
| 4 | TESLA | 165 | 4 | 7.02 | $4.90 |
| 5 | HOT PURPLE ENERGY | 146 | 11 | 12.07 | $3.23 |
| 6 | PLANET SOLAR | 137 | 0 | 6.42 | $3.80 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENERGY ALTERNATIVES | 129 | 5 | 20.5 | $4.00 |
| 8 | BRIGHT OPS | 118 | 11 | 8.78 | $3.96 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 118 | 0 | 8.38 | $4.13 |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 85 | 0 | 23.21 | $4.55 |
| 11 | POWERLIGHT | 84 | 0 | 2.02 | $9.57 |
| 12 | HELIO POWER | 82 | 0 | 9.29 | $4.50 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92210 Indian Wells | 3.7 km | 1,952 | $3.92 | 49 |
| 92211 Palm Desert | 5.8 km | 3,988 | $4.01 | 55 |
| 92270 Rancho Mirage | 6.3 km | 5,458 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 92253 La Quinta | 8.8 km | 200 | $5.00 | 36 |
| 92247 La Quinta | 9.3 km | 158 | $7.58 | 29 |
| 92276 Thousand Palms | 9.5 km | 17 | $5.10 | 34 |
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Other zips in Palm Desert
Equipment
What gets installed in 92260
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER34.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.0%
LG ELECTRONICS4.4%
REC GROUP4.3%
CSI SOLAR4.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY38.8%
SOLAREDGE25.4%
SUNPOWER11.8%
SMA AMERICA7.7%
TESLA4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92260
How many solar installations are there in 92260?
SolarDNA counts 4,708 active solar installations in Palm Desert 92260, 4,638 of them residential, with data through April 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92260?
The median residential system in 92260 cost $4.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92260?
Installations in 92260 are down 8.6%: 287 in the trailing twelve months versus 314 before.
Who installs solar in 92260?
RENOVA ENERGY, SUNRUN, SUNLOGIX ENERGY lead the 382 installers with systems in 92260. The full comp set is above.
Is 92260 a good market for solar sales?
92260 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets).