Riverside, CA 92501 solar market data
Updated January 6, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Riverside 92501 has 173 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.22/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92501 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.05/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
43.4%
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
Growth & pricing
92501 by year
22 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 68 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92501
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 62 | 0 | 4.1 | $4.22 |
| 2 | SUNNOVA ENERGY CORPORATION | 13 | 1 | 3.7 | — |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 10 | 2 | 6.79 | $4.15 |
| 4 | TESLA | 7 | 0 | 6.95 | $2.42 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 4 | 0 | 5.53 | $4.50 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 1 | 6.07 | $3.53 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 3 | 0 | 7.09 | $4.84 |
| 8 | ENERGY RENOVATION CENTER | 3 | 0 | 7.36 | $4.98 |
| 9 | NATURAL ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 4.02 | $5.17 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 3 | 0 | 6.17 | $4.71 |
| 11 | VERENGO | 3 | 0 | 4.44 | $3.60 |
| 12 | BETTER EARTH | 2 | 0 | 13.74 | $6.18 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92507 Riverside | 3.3 km | 2,783 | $4.25 | 37 |
| 92518 March Air Reserve Base | 5.0 km | 17 | $2.72 | 46 |
| 92514 Riverside | 5.0 km | 37 | $3.05 | 44 |
| 92506 Riverside | 5.2 km | 149 | $4.40 | 38 |
| 92313 Grand Terrace | 6.7 km | 920 | $4.41 | 51 |
| 92509 Riverside | 7.1 km | 5,508 | $4.25 | 50 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92501
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY10.1%
TESLA8.4%
HANWHA Q-CELLS7.6%
SUNPOWER5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY66.1%
SOLAREDGE17.5%
SMA AMERICA4.7%
SUNPOWER4.1%
ABB1.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92501
How many solar installations are there in 92501?
SolarDNA counts 173 active solar installations in Riverside 92501, 169 of them residential, with data through January 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92501?
The median residential system in 92501 cost $4.22 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.05/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92501?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 92501: too few recent installs (data runs through January 6, 2026).
Who installs solar in 92501?
SUNNOVA ENERGY, SUNNOVA ENERGY CORPORATION, SUNRUN lead the 60 installers with systems in 92501. The full comp set is above.
Is 92501 a good market for solar sales?
92501 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.