Santa Barbara, CA 93103 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93103 has 696 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.78/W, installations up 109.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 94% of zips
Versus California
How 93103 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
30.2%
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: 67–91 installs (midpoint 79)
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
93103 by year
69 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 33 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93103
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 65 | 0 | 5.37 | $3.65 |
| 2 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 64 | 8 | 7.36 | $5.18 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 54 | 5 | 5.81 | $4.49 |
| 4 | TESLA | 48 | 1 | 5.23 | $5.06 |
| 5 | PLANET SOLAR | 34 | 0 | 4.84 | $5.92 |
| 6 | ACTION ENERGY | 29 | 9 | 6.95 | $5.07 |
| 7 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 28 | 3 | 7.37 | $5.64 |
| 8 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 18 | 0 | 6.77 | $5.89 |
| 9 | SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY | 16 | 0 | 8.31 | $7.61 |
| 10 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 15 | 12 | 5.47 | $5.00 |
| 11 | SOLFORCE SYSTEMS | 13 | 0 | 5.6 | $7.75 |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 13 | 0 | 3.43 | $4.97 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 2.5 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 4.2 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 4.3 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93108 Santa Barbara | 6.3 km | 866 | $5.08 | 45 |
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 7.6 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93067 Summerland | 8.0 km | 49 | $3.88 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93103
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER17.9%
LG ELECTRONICS12.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.9%
SILFAB SOLAR7.2%
REC GROUP6.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.7%
SOLAREDGE25.6%
SUNPOWER13.6%
SMA AMERICA9.0%
TESLA5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93103
How many solar installations are there in 93103?
SolarDNA counts 696 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93103, 669 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93103?
The median residential system in 93103 cost $4.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93103?
Installations in 93103 are up 109.1%: 69 in the trailing twelve months versus 33 before.
Who installs solar in 93103?
BRIGHTEN SOLAR, SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC, SUNRUN lead the 126 installers with systems in 93103. The full comp set is above.
Is 93103 a good market for solar sales?
93103 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets).