Placentia, CA 92870 solar market data
Updated April 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Placentia 92870 has 3,143 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 59.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 61 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 92870 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
61 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.6%
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: 248–336 installs (midpoint 292)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
92870 by year
254 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 159 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92870
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 521 | 99 | 6.59 | $3.64 |
| 2 | TESLA | 407 | 8 | 6.62 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 206 | 9 | 4.12 | $4.63 |
| 4 | PETERSENDEAN | 84 | 0 | 4.64 | $3.44 |
| 5 | VERENGO | 83 | 0 | 5.6 | $5.26 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 81 | 12 | 8.96 | $4.19 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 70 | 14 | 7.84 | $4.35 |
| 8 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 46 | 14 | 8.31 | $3.35 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 43 | 0 | 6.24 | $3.76 |
| 10 | SOLARMAX | 42 | 0 | 10.1 | $3.29 |
| 11 | SOLCIUS | 41 | 0 | 5.92 | $1.50 |
| 12 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 37 | 1 | 8.16 | $4.25 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92885 Yorba Linda | 3.5 km | 39 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 92831 Fullerton | 4.0 km | 1,229 | $4.19 | 51 |
| 92806 Anaheim | 4.5 km | 7 | $3.90 | 40 |
| 92865 Orange | 5.4 km | 1,012 | $4.27 | 56 |
| 92835 Fullerton | 5.5 km | 1,790 | $4.04 | 60 |
| 92821 Brea | 6.7 km | 2,159 | $4.25 | 61 |
Same city
Other zips in Placentia
Equipment
What gets installed in 92870
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA24.8%
SUNPOWER9.4%
REC GROUP5.5%
LG ELECTRONICS5.2%
CSI SOLAR4.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.7%
SOLAREDGE28.0%
SUNPOWER6.6%
ABB6.1%
SMA AMERICA5.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92870
How many solar installations are there in 92870?
SolarDNA counts 3,143 active solar installations in Placentia 92870, 3,113 of them residential, with data through April 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92870?
The median residential system in 92870 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92870?
Installations in 92870 are up 59.7%: 254 in the trailing twelve months versus 159 before.
Who installs solar in 92870?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 385 installers with systems in 92870. The full comp set is above.
Is 92870 a good market for solar sales?
92870 scores 61 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).