Irvine, CA 92617 solar market data
Updated April 17, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92617 has 589 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.31/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92617 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.96/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.3%
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
92617 by year
118 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 12 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92617
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIKYUM | 192 | 0 | 5.27 | $2.75 |
| 2 | SOLARA HOME ENERGY | 91 | 90 | 3.28 | $4.18 |
| 3 | URBAN ENERGY | 62 | 0 | 3.99 | $3.65 |
| 4 | TESLA | 43 | 2 | 4.71 | $5.12 |
| 5 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 40 | 0 | 4.95 | $2.80 |
| 6 | AIKYUM SOLAR | 19 | 15 | 5.76 | $4.80 |
| 7 | SUNRUN | 17 | 1 | 4.75 | $3.66 |
| 8 | ELITE ELECTRIC | 13 | 0 | 3.7 | $4.59 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 9 | 0 | 5.9 | $6.01 |
| 10 | VERENGO | 8 | 0 | 5.28 | $3.55 |
| 11 | BARNES SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 3.75 | $3.26 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 7 | 0 | 4.16 | $3.68 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92617
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC GROUP20.3%
SUNPOWER16.1%
APTOS SOLAR TECHNOLOGY14.7%
LG ELECTRONICS14.5%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP11.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY48.0%
SOLAREDGE23.2%
SUNPOWER12.6%
SMA AMERICA4.7%
ABB3.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92617
How many solar installations are there in 92617?
SolarDNA counts 589 active solar installations in Irvine 92617, 578 of them residential, with data through April 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92617?
The median residential system in 92617 cost $3.31 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.96/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92617?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 92617: the trailing window is too small (data runs through April 17, 2026).
Who installs solar in 92617?
AIKYUM, SOLARA HOME ENERGY, URBAN ENERGY lead the 57 installers with systems in 92617. The full comp set is above.
Is 92617 a good market for solar sales?
92617 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets).