Santa Barbara, CA 93108 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93108 has 866 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.08/W, installations up 25.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93108 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.82/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
36.3%
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: 69–89 installs (midpoint 79)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±13% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
93108 by year
70 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 56 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93108
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 93 | 6 | 7.76 | $6.22 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 66 | 3 | 6.78 | $4.82 |
| 3 | PLANET SOLAR | 64 | 0 | 5.13 | $5.60 |
| 4 | ACTION ENERGY | 61 | 6 | 8.68 | $5.52 |
| 5 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 61 | 0 | 9.84 | $3.52 |
| 6 | TESLA | 49 | 3 | 8.98 | $3.96 |
| 7 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 42 | 2 | 8.67 | $4.70 |
| 8 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 30 | 1 | 9.06 | $5.59 |
| 9 | SOLFORCE SYSTEMS | 25 | 0 | 9.4 | $5.67 |
| 10 | SUNRISE805 | 24 | 5 | 12.87 | $5.14 |
| 11 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 23 | 0 | 6.01 | $6.96 |
| 12 | SWELL ENERGY | 16 | 0 | 6.25 | $3.10 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93067 Summerland | 2.5 km | 49 | $3.88 | 40 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 6.3 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 8.7 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93013 Carpinteria | 9.7 km | 564 | $4.50 | 49 |
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 10.2 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 10.3 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93108
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER22.2%
LG ELECTRONICS10.7%
TESLA9.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA6.3%
REC GROUP5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY25.6%
SOLAREDGE23.2%
SUNPOWER16.7%
SMA AMERICA16.5%
TESLA4.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93108
How many solar installations are there in 93108?
SolarDNA counts 866 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93108, 860 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93108?
The median residential system in 93108 cost $5.08 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.82/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93108?
Installations in 93108 are up 25.0%: 70 in the trailing twelve months versus 56 before.
Who installs solar in 93108?
SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC, SUNRUN, PLANET SOLAR lead the 136 installers with systems in 93108. The full comp set is above.
Is 93108 a good market for solar sales?
93108 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets).