Irvine, CA 92618 solar market data
Updated May 12, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92618 has 7,791 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.80/W, installations down 6.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92618 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.46/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.34%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.9%
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: 673–823 installs (midpoint 748)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92618 by year
774 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 829 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92618
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 1,909 | 5 | 3.65 | $4.25 |
| 2 | VERENGO | 953 | 0 | 2.76 | $2.37 |
| 3 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 934 | 0 | 3.42 | $3.80 |
| 4 | TESLA | 687 | 40 | 6.38 | $4.69 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 488 | 171 | 7.73 | $3.47 |
| 6 | LEONARD ROOFING | 331 | 0 | 2.53 | $2.44 |
| 7 | G A F ENERGY | 274 | 251 | 4.4 | $6.38 |
| 8 | SUNNOVA ENERGY CORPORATION | 266 | 29 | 4.36 | $10.95 |
| 9 | SOLARA HOME ENERGY | 252 | 149 | 3.67 | $3.60 |
| 10 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 183 | 0 | 3.7 | $3.00 |
| 11 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 181 | 0 | 2.62 | $3.20 |
| 12 | RGS ENERGY | 123 | 0 | 2.68 | $2.44 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92618
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA27.8%
SUNPOWER23.6%
LG ELECTRONICS13.4%
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS5.6%
BOVIET SOLAR TECHNOLOGY5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY59.2%
SUNPOWER16.5%
SOLAREDGE8.4%
POWER-ONE4.7%
SMA AMERICA3.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92618
How many solar installations are there in 92618?
SolarDNA counts 7,791 active solar installations in Irvine 92618, 7,620 of them residential, with data through May 12, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92618?
The median residential system in 92618 cost $3.80 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.46/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92618?
Installations in 92618 are down 6.6%: 774 in the trailing twelve months versus 829 before.
Who installs solar in 92618?
SUNPOWER, VERENGO, SUNNOVA ENERGY lead the 271 installers with systems in 92618. The full comp set is above.
Is 92618 a good market for solar sales?
92618 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets).