Irvine, CA 92603 solar market data
Updated May 18, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92603 has 821 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.14/W, installations up 52.1% 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 92603 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.13/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
27.8%
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: 71–97 installs (midpoint 84)
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
92603 by year
73 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 48 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92603
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 126 | 7 | 7.54 | $4.55 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 65 | 2 | 7.91 | $4.03 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 34 | 0 | 7.41 | $4.65 |
| 4 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 28 | 11 | 10.63 | $4.05 |
| 5 | AIKYUM | 22 | 0 | 7.42 | $2.99 |
| 6 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 21 | 0 | 8.58 | $4.15 |
| 7 | AIKYUM SOLAR | 16 | 14 | 10.37 | $4.53 |
| 8 | PETERSENDEAN | 16 | 0 | 7.41 | $3.75 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 15 | 2 | 7.31 | $4.28 |
| 10 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 8.33 | $2.85 |
| 11 | INFINITY ELECTRIC | 10 | 0 | 11.76 | $3.79 |
| 12 | VERENGO | 10 | 0 | 5.67 | $5.70 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92603
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.4%
SUNPOWER12.8%
LG ELECTRONICS9.8%
REC GROUP8.9%
TESLA6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY39.0%
SOLAREDGE24.3%
SUNPOWER9.8%
TESLA7.5%
SMA AMERICA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92603
How many solar installations are there in 92603?
SolarDNA counts 821 active solar installations in Irvine 92603, 816 of them residential, with data through May 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92603?
The median residential system in 92603 cost $4.14 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.13/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92603?
Installations in 92603 are up 52.1%: 73 in the trailing twelve months versus 48 before.
Who installs solar in 92603?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 230 installers with systems in 92603. The full comp set is above.
Is 92603 a good market for solar sales?
92603 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).