Santa Barbara, CA 93101 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93101 has 525 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.42/W, installations up 89.3% 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 93101 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
23.6%
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: 52–70 installs (midpoint 61)
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
93101 by year
53 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 28 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93101
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 67 | 7 | 4.76 | $4.37 |
| 2 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 50 | 0 | 5.32 | $3.45 |
| 3 | TESLA | 42 | 0 | 5.08 | $4.99 |
| 4 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 31 | 2 | 6.54 | $4.95 |
| 5 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 25 | 2 | 5.09 | $4.67 |
| 6 | ACTION ENERGY | 22 | 2 | 9.61 | $3.87 |
| 7 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 20 | 20 | 5.34 | $3.33 |
| 8 | PLANET SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 5.98 | $5.98 |
| 9 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 15 | 0 | 4.15 | $6.83 |
| 10 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 14 | 1 | 7.36 | $4.22 |
| 11 | WICKS SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 18.66 | $3.81 |
| 12 | ALL TERRAIN SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 5.51 | $3.16 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 2.1 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 2.5 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 2.7 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 5.8 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93108 Santa Barbara | 8.7 km | 866 | $5.08 | 45 |
| 93111 Santa Barbara | 9.1 km | 1,249 | $4.65 | 54 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93101
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.3%
SUNPOWER14.3%
LG ELECTRONICS9.5%
SILFAB SOLAR7.5%
REC GROUP6.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.8%
SOLAREDGE24.2%
SUNPOWER11.8%
SMA AMERICA8.3%
TESLA5.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93101
How many solar installations are there in 93101?
SolarDNA counts 525 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93101, 475 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93101?
The median residential system in 93101 cost $4.42 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93101?
Installations in 93101 are up 89.3%: 53 in the trailing twelve months versus 28 before.
Who installs solar in 93101?
SUNRUN, BRIGHTEN SOLAR, TESLA lead the 106 installers with systems in 93101. The full comp set is above.
Is 93101 a good market for solar sales?
93101 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).