Lake Forest, CA 92630 solar market data
Updated March 31, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lake Forest 92630 has 4,639 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 11.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 93% of zips
Versus California
How 92630 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.21%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
16.1%
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: 281–343 installs (midpoint 312)
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
92630 by year
295 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 264 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92630
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 813 | 119 | 6.88 | $4.13 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 784 | 2 | 5.04 | $4.25 |
| 3 | TESLA | 731 | 34 | 6.72 | $4.97 |
| 4 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 119 | 0 | 2.96 | $3.80 |
| 5 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 116 | 0 | 2.78 | $3.80 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 79 | 16 | 7.81 | $4.58 |
| 7 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 77 | 26 | 8.22 | $3.30 |
| 8 | BRIGHT OPS | 54 | 5 | 7.8 | $4.24 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 49 | 1 | 6.41 | $3.84 |
| 10 | SOLARMAX | 49 | 0 | 6.89 | $3.16 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 46 | 0 | 6.38 | $4.04 |
| 12 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 44 | 0 | 8.25 | $2.98 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92610 Foothill Ranch | 4.0 km | 888 | $4.09 | 50 |
| 92691 Mission Viejo | 4.1 km | 3,677 | $4.35 | 51 |
| 92637 Laguna Woods | 5.1 km | 201 | $4.13 | 40 |
| 92692 Mission Viejo | 5.2 km | 3,504 | $4.25 | 42 |
| 92653 Laguna Hills | 5.9 km | 2,684 | $4.05 | 51 |
| 92618 Irvine | 7.3 km | 7,791 | $3.80 | 49 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92630
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER19.2%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.8%
LG ELECTRONICS9.8%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.2%
REC GROUP4.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.2%
SOLAREDGE26.6%
SUNPOWER15.1%
TESLA5.4%
ABB4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92630
How many solar installations are there in 92630?
SolarDNA counts 4,639 active solar installations in Lake Forest 92630, 4,585 of them residential, with data through March 31, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92630?
The median residential system in 92630 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92630?
Installations in 92630 are up 11.7%: 295 in the trailing twelve months versus 264 before.
Who installs solar in 92630?
SUNRUN, SUNPOWER, TESLA lead the 406 installers with systems in 92630. The full comp set is above.
Is 92630 a good market for solar sales?
92630 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets).