Irvine, CA 92620 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Irvine 92620 has 2,971 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.00/W, installations up 21.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 92620 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.26/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
16.9%
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: 149–183 installs (midpoint 166)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±11% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92620 by year
150 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 124 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92620
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 561 | 24 | 6.19 | $4.65 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 510 | 0 | 4.02 | $4.30 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 244 | 28 | 9.94 | $3.91 |
| 4 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 116 | 0 | 4.5 | $1.89 |
| 5 | AIKYUM | 89 | 0 | 7.39 | $2.88 |
| 6 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 79 | 0 | 7.41 | $2.75 |
| 7 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 55 | 9 | 7.85 | $3.45 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 50 | 7 | 6.06 | $3.63 |
| 9 | SULLIVAN SOLAR POWER | 45 | 0 | 6.69 | $4.55 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 38 | 0 | 6.9 | $3.00 |
| 11 | INFINITY ELECTRIC | 36 | 0 | 7.42 | $3.15 |
| 12 | SOLARMAX | 36 | 0 | 6.89 | $3.20 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92620
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER25.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.4%
LG ELECTRONICS7.6%
REC GROUP6.2%
TESLA5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.7%
SOLAREDGE21.6%
SUNPOWER16.1%
SMA AMERICA7.5%
TESLA6.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92620
How many solar installations are there in 92620?
SolarDNA counts 2,971 active solar installations in Irvine 92620, 2,939 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92620?
The median residential system in 92620 cost $4.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.26/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92620?
Installations in 92620 are up 21.0%: 150 in the trailing twelve months versus 124 before.
Who installs solar in 92620?
TESLA, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 329 installers with systems in 92620. The full comp set is above.
Is 92620 a good market for solar sales?
92620 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).