Garden Grove, CA 92840 solar market data
Updated May 18, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Garden Grove 92840 has 1,680 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.89/W, installations down 4.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92840 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.7%
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: 139–169 installs (midpoint 154)
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
92840 by year
157 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 164 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92840
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 256 | 37 | 7.01 | $4.32 |
| 2 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 204 | 11 | 6.42 | $3.11 |
| 3 | TESLA | 199 | 3 | 6.45 | $5.12 |
| 4 | ECOSOLAR USA | 74 | 0 | 5.96 | $4.20 |
| 5 | SOLAR TIME ELECTRIC SERVICES | 48 | 0 | 4.52 | $3.50 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 43 | 11 | 6.4 | $5.31 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 34 | 9 | 7.32 | $4.01 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 22 | 2 | 6.64 | $3.83 |
| 9 | ECOSOLAR USA ELECTRIC | 21 | 16 | 3.61 | $4.28 |
| 10 | VERENGO | 21 | 0 | 6.03 | $4.20 |
| 11 | SUNPOWER | 20 | 0 | 27.35 | $4.40 |
| 12 | EXO ENERGY | 18 | 0 | 9.22 | $2.46 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92843 Garden Grove | 2.2 km | 1,045 | $3.80 | 58 |
| 92802 Anaheim | 2.4 km | 5 | $4.62 | 37 |
| 92706 Santa Ana | 4.3 km | 1,055 | $4.30 | 52 |
| 92841 Garden Grove | 4.6 km | 1,222 | $3.87 | 46 |
| 92868 Orange | 4.6 km | 459 | $4.25 | 41 |
| 92703 Santa Ana | 4.6 km | 798 | $4.30 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Garden Grove
Equipment
What gets installed in 92840
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA21.6%
REC GROUP9.4%
SUNPOWER8.6%
LG ELECTRONICS6.0%
KYOCERA SOLAR4.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY44.3%
SOLAREDGE25.8%
SUNPOWER5.7%
ABB5.1%
TESLA4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92840
How many solar installations are there in 92840?
SolarDNA counts 1,680 active solar installations in Garden Grove 92840, 1,649 of them residential, with data through May 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92840?
The median residential system in 92840 cost $3.89 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92840?
Installations in 92840 are down 4.3%: 157 in the trailing twelve months versus 164 before.
Who installs solar in 92840?
SUNRUN, SWSS ELECTRIC, TESLA lead the 301 installers with systems in 92840. The full comp set is above.
Is 92840 a good market for solar sales?
92840 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).