Irvine, CA 92604 solar market data
Updated April 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92604 has 927 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.20/W, installations up 32.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 93% of zips
Versus California
How 92604 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
21.8%
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: 77–103 installs (midpoint 90)
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
92604 by year
78 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 59 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92604
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 145 | 10 | 6.29 | $4.53 |
| 2 | TESLA | 140 | 6 | 6.43 | $4.94 |
| 3 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 32 | 0 | 7.24 | $3.38 |
| 4 | AIKYUM | 30 | 0 | 7.59 | $2.99 |
| 5 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 28 | 7 | 7.71 | $4.19 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 23 | 0 | 6.36 | $4.81 |
| 7 | VERENGO | 21 | 0 | 5 | $6.47 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 20 | 5 | 6.25 | $3.82 |
| 9 | SOLARMAX | 18 | 0 | 7.06 | $3.22 |
| 10 | AIKYUM SOLAR | 13 | 12 | 7.58 | $4.81 |
| 11 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 13 | 0 | 6.88 | $2.90 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 13 | 0 | 5.73 | $3.72 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92604
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.7%
REC GROUP9.4%
SUNPOWER8.5%
LG ELECTRONICS6.2%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.5%
SOLAREDGE30.1%
TESLA6.6%
SUNPOWER5.8%
SMA AMERICA5.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92604
How many solar installations are there in 92604?
SolarDNA counts 927 active solar installations in Irvine 92604, 913 of them residential, with data through April 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92604?
The median residential system in 92604 cost $4.20 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92604?
Installations in 92604 are up 32.2%: 78 in the trailing twelve months versus 59 before.
Who installs solar in 92604?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ALTAIR SOLAR lead the 217 installers with systems in 92604. The full comp set is above.
Is 92604 a good market for solar sales?
92604 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets).