Huntington Beach, CA 92646 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Huntington Beach 92646 has 3,023 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.17/W, installations down 5.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92646 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.09/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
19.9%
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: 195–239 installs (midpoint 217)
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
92646 by year
223 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 235 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92646
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 397 | 22 | 6.62 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 394 | 74 | 6.76 | $4.38 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 239 | 0 | 6.61 | $4.06 |
| 4 | VASCO SOLAR | 81 | 2 | 7.56 | $3.41 |
| 5 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 79 | 0 | 3.88 | — |
| 6 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 57 | 13 | 8.54 | $3.44 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 51 | 3 | 6.5 | $4.14 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 50 | 7 | 7.07 | $3.64 |
| 9 | VERENGO | 47 | 0 | 5.71 | $5.02 |
| 10 | PEAK POWER SOLUTIONS | 42 | 0 | 4.25 | $7.53 |
| 11 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 38 | 0 | 7.24 | $5.06 |
| 12 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 36 | 0 | 4.63 | $6.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92648 Huntington Beach | 3.6 km | 1,180 | $4.15 | 54 |
| 92708 Fountain Valley | 5.3 km | 2,948 | $4.01 | 54 |
| 92627 Costa Mesa | 5.3 km | 1,245 | $4.24 | 57 |
| 92626 Costa Mesa | 5.8 km | 1,875 | $4.34 | 60 |
| 92663 Newport Beach | 6.0 km | 505 | $4.21 | 47 |
| 92605 Huntington Beach | 6.6 km | 13 | $6.76 | 28 |
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Other zips in Huntington Beach
Equipment
What gets installed in 92646
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.9%
SUNPOWER13.0%
LG ELECTRONICS7.3%
REC GROUP4.8%
TESLA4.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.6%
SOLAREDGE24.4%
SUNPOWER6.8%
SMA AMERICA6.5%
TESLA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92646
How many solar installations are there in 92646?
SolarDNA counts 3,023 active solar installations in Huntington Beach 92646, 3,004 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92646?
The median residential system in 92646 cost $4.17 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.09/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92646?
Installations in 92646 are down 5.1%: 223 in the trailing twelve months versus 235 before.
Who installs solar in 92646?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 437 installers with systems in 92646. The full comp set is above.
Is 92646 a good market for solar sales?
92646 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).