Santa Barbara, CA 93105 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93105 has 1,502 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.51/W, installations up 14.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 80% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93105 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
32.6%
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: 125–153 installs (midpoint 139)
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
93105 by year
130 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 114 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93105
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 257 | 20 | 5.78 | $4.59 |
| 2 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 162 | 0 | 5.32 | $3.63 |
| 3 | TESLA | 134 | 5 | 6.61 | $4.90 |
| 4 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 110 | 9 | 6.03 | $5.00 |
| 5 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 83 | 5 | 5.51 | $4.93 |
| 6 | ACTION ENERGY | 73 | 15 | 6.8 | $5.03 |
| 7 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 40 | 0 | 6.86 | $5.44 |
| 8 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 37 | 1 | 6.09 | $5.40 |
| 9 | PHOTON BROTHERS | 33 | 5 | 7.46 | $5.39 |
| 10 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 30 | 23 | 6.93 | $5.81 |
| 11 | WICKS SOLAR | 26 | 1 | 13.16 | $4.41 |
| 12 | PLANET SOLAR | 22 | 0 | 7.45 | $4.15 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 2.7 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 3.4 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 3.8 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 4.2 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
| 93111 Santa Barbara | 6.9 km | 1,249 | $4.65 | 54 |
| 93108 Santa Barbara | 10.3 km | 866 | $5.08 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93105
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.3%
LG ELECTRONICS9.0%
TESLA8.3%
SILFAB SOLAR7.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE29.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.3%
SUNPOWER12.3%
SMA AMERICA7.8%
TESLA6.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93105
How many solar installations are there in 93105?
SolarDNA counts 1,502 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93105, 1,474 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93105?
The median residential system in 93105 cost $4.51 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93105?
Installations in 93105 are up 14.0%: 130 in the trailing twelve months versus 114 before.
Who installs solar in 93105?
SUNRUN, BRIGHTEN SOLAR, TESLA lead the 165 installers with systems in 93105. The full comp set is above.
Is 93105 a good market for solar sales?
93105 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 80% of U.S. zip markets).