Santa Barbara, CA 93109 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93109 has 816 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.76/W, installations up 72.9% 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 93109 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.50/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
28.7%
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: 81–109 installs (midpoint 95)
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
93109 by year
83 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 48 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93109
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 116 | 21 | 5.63 | $4.70 |
| 2 | TESLA | 92 | 8 | 6.48 | $4.64 |
| 3 | ANDRE SCHNEIDER CONSTRUCTION GROUP | 87 | 0 | 3 | $6.25 |
| 4 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 58 | 0 | 5.27 | $3.58 |
| 5 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 48 | 1 | 4.78 | $4.86 |
| 6 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 43 | 4 | 5.94 | $5.25 |
| 7 | ACTION ENERGY | 33 | 7 | 8.77 | $4.36 |
| 8 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 29 | 4 | 4.43 | $4.30 |
| 9 | PLANET SOLAR | 28 | 0 | 5.8 | $4.58 |
| 10 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 19 | 0 | 4.92 | $5.97 |
| 11 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 12 | 9 | 5.56 | $5.19 |
| 12 | WICKS SOLAR | 12 | 1 | 7.6 | $4.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 2.1 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 3.8 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 4.3 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 5.9 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93111 Santa Barbara | 8.9 km | 1,249 | $4.65 | 54 |
| 93108 Santa Barbara | 10.2 km | 866 | $5.08 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93109
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC GROUP17.5%
SUNPOWER15.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.4%
LG ELECTRONICS8.2%
TESLA8.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.4%
SOLAREDGE25.7%
SUNPOWER11.8%
SMA AMERICA8.7%
TESLA8.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93109
How many solar installations are there in 93109?
SolarDNA counts 816 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93109, 808 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93109?
The median residential system in 93109 cost $4.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.50/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93109?
Installations in 93109 are up 72.9%: 83 in the trailing twelve months versus 48 before.
Who installs solar in 93109?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ANDRE SCHNEIDER CONSTRUCTION GROUP lead the 113 installers with systems in 93109. The full comp set is above.
Is 93109 a good market for solar sales?
93109 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).