Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Aliso Viejo 92656 has 1,618 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.09/W, installations up 23.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 92656 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
24.7%
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: 115–145 installs (midpoint 130)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92656 by year
116 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 94 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92656
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 336 | 12 | 6.75 | $4.66 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 253 | 32 | 6.82 | $4.02 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 63 | 0 | 6.83 | $4.87 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 55 | 24 | 7.47 | $3.78 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 42 | 0 | 5 | $4.71 |
| 6 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 32 | 0 | 4.62 | $5.88 |
| 7 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 28 | 7 | 7.84 | $3.81 |
| 8 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 25 | 0 | 6.92 | $3.00 |
| 9 | ALTAIR SOLAR | 24 | 0 | 8.04 | $2.79 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 23 | 4 | 6.19 | $3.80 |
| 11 | SOLARMAX | 22 | 0 | 6.55 | $3.21 |
| 12 | INFINITY ELECTRIC | 19 | 0 | 8.42 | $3.15 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92653 Laguna Hills | 2.6 km | 2,684 | $4.05 | 51 |
| 92637 Laguna Woods | 4.7 km | 201 | $4.13 | 40 |
| 92677 Laguna Niguel | 6.2 km | 4,235 | $4.10 | 45 |
| 92691 Mission Viejo | 6.4 km | 3,677 | $4.35 | 51 |
| 92651 Laguna Beach | 7.4 km | 1,189 | $4.43 | 56 |
| 92652 Laguna Beach | 7.4 km | 7 | $4.16 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Aliso Viejo
Equipment
What gets installed in 92656
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.3%
SUNPOWER9.2%
LG ELECTRONICS9.0%
TESLA7.5%
REC GROUP5.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE33.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY29.2%
TESLA8.1%
SUNPOWER7.4%
SMA AMERICA4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92656
How many solar installations are there in 92656?
SolarDNA counts 1,618 active solar installations in Aliso Viejo 92656, 1,590 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92656?
The median residential system in 92656 cost $4.09 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92656?
Installations in 92656 are up 23.4%: 116 in the trailing twelve months versus 94 before.
Who installs solar in 92656?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 280 installers with systems in 92656. The full comp set is above.
Is 92656 a good market for solar sales?
92656 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).