Irvine, CA 92612 solar market data
Updated May 14, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92612 has 360 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.37/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92612 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
26.7%
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
Growth & pricing
92612 by year
34 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 31 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92612
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 54 | 3 | 5.56 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 44 | 5 | 6.54 | $4.42 |
| 3 | AIKYUM | 16 | 0 | 5.97 | $3.09 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 16 | 0 | 5.73 | $4.18 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 11 | 3 | 6.02 | $3.89 |
| 6 | VERENGO | 8 | 0 | 5.4 | $4.80 |
| 7 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 7 | 1 | 7.44 | $3.96 |
| 8 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 8.17 | $2.84 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 7 | 0 | 6.21 | $5.84 |
| 10 | ADVANCED MICROGRID SOLUTIONS | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| 11 | SOLARMAX | 6 | 0 | 5.88 | $3.06 |
| 12 | BETTER EARTH | 5 | 0 | 8.34 | $5.24 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92612
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.0%
SUNPOWER11.5%
REC GROUP9.2%
LG ELECTRONICS5.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.8%
SOLAREDGE26.8%
SUNPOWER7.9%
TESLA7.6%
ABB6.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92612
How many solar installations are there in 92612?
SolarDNA counts 360 active solar installations in Irvine 92612, 332 of them residential, with data through May 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92612?
The median residential system in 92612 cost $4.37 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 92612?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 92612: too few recent installs (data runs through May 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 92612?
TESLA, SUNRUN, AIKYUM lead the 121 installers with systems in 92612. The full comp set is above.
Is 92612 a good market for solar sales?
92612 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.