Irvine, CA 92606 solar market data
Updated May 4, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92606 has 622 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.78/W, installations up 51.5% 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 92606 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
21.7%
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: 48–66 installs (midpoint 57)
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
92606 by year
50 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 33 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92606
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 116 | 14 | 6.47 | $4.61 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 57 | 6 | 12.37 | $4.02 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 29 | 0 | 5.52 | $4.84 |
| 4 | AIKYUM | 28 | 0 | 6.6 | $3.05 |
| 5 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 18 | 2 | 7.88 | $3.36 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 15 | 1 | 5.53 | $4.64 |
| 7 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 8.72 | $2.96 |
| 8 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 15 | 0 | 7.39 | $2.87 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 13 | 0 | 5.88 | $3.89 |
| 10 | SOLAR360 BUILDING SERVICES | 9 | 0 | 6.3 | $3.85 |
| 11 | SOLARMAX | 9 | 0 | 5.6 | $3.33 |
| 12 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 8 | 0 | 4.84 | $4.93 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92606
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.6%
SUNPOWER10.9%
REC GROUP10.2%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA7.7%
LG ELECTRONICS5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.1%
SOLAREDGE26.1%
TESLA8.9%
SUNPOWER8.6%
ABB3.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92606
How many solar installations are there in 92606?
SolarDNA counts 622 active solar installations in Irvine 92606, 589 of them residential, with data through May 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92606?
The median residential system in 92606 cost $3.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92606?
Installations in 92606 are up 51.5%: 50 in the trailing twelve months versus 33 before.
Who installs solar in 92606?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 165 installers with systems in 92606. The full comp set is above.
Is 92606 a good market for solar sales?
92606 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).