Irvine, CA 92602 solar market data
Updated May 4, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92602 has 2,222 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.89/W, installations up 25.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 92602 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
19.5%
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: 143–183 installs (midpoint 163)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±13% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92602 by year
145 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 116 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92602
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 545 | 1 | 5.13 | $4.45 |
| 2 | TESLA | 371 | 24 | 7.87 | $4.19 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 271 | 28 | 7.16 | $4.22 |
| 4 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 218 | 0 | 4.22 | $2.34 |
| 5 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 48 | 0 | 7.55 | $2.86 |
| 6 | AIKYUM | 46 | 0 | 8.75 | $2.84 |
| 7 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 32 | 13 | 3.93 | $7.71 |
| 8 | SOLARA HOME ENERGY | 30 | 20 | 4.32 | $2.78 |
| 9 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 27 | 0 | 8.81 | $2.81 |
| 10 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 21 | 5 | 9.35 | $3.15 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 21 | 0 | 7.66 | $3.10 |
| 12 | INFINITY ELECTRIC | 19 | 0 | 8.35 | $2.77 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92602
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER29.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
AXITEC8.6%
TESLA6.8%
LG ELECTRONICS5.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY31.9%
SUNPOWER24.1%
SOLAREDGE21.4%
TESLA7.6%
POWER-ONE4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92602
How many solar installations are there in 92602?
SolarDNA counts 2,222 active solar installations in Irvine 92602, 2,209 of them residential, with data through May 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92602?
The median residential system in 92602 cost $3.89 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92602?
Installations in 92602 are up 25.0%: 145 in the trailing twelve months versus 116 before.
Who installs solar in 92602?
SUNPOWER, TESLA, SUNRUN lead the 212 installers with systems in 92602. The full comp set is above.
Is 92602 a good market for solar sales?
92602 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).