Santa Barbara, CA 93111 solar market data
Updated April 28, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Barbara 93111 has 1,249 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, installations up 42.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 54 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus California
How 93111 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.39/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
54 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
30.9%
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: 128–173 installs (midpoint 150)
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
93111 by year
130 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 91 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93111
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 299 | 33 | 5.34 | $4.80 |
| 2 | TESLA | 152 | 14 | 6.86 | $4.77 |
| 3 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 111 | 0 | 6.54 | $3.48 |
| 4 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 49 | 5 | 5.35 | $5.47 |
| 5 | PLANET SOLAR | 41 | 0 | 8.26 | $4.48 |
| 6 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 39 | 0 | 5.51 | $5.46 |
| 7 | ACTION ENERGY | 32 | 5 | 6.08 | $4.83 |
| 8 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 29 | 0 | 12.21 | $4.89 |
| 9 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 25 | 2 | 5.78 | $4.84 |
| 10 | WICKS SOLAR | 23 | 3 | 7.66 | $3.80 |
| 11 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 21 | 20 | 7.25 | $5.85 |
| 12 | SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY | 16 | 0 | 6.19 | $7.12 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 3.5 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93117 Goleta | 5.7 km | 2,031 | $4.50 | 51 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 6.9 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 8.9 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 9.1 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 11.1 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Barbara
Equipment
What gets installed in 93111
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.3%
SUNPOWER8.6%
LG ELECTRONICS7.5%
SILFAB SOLAR7.2%
JINKO SOLAR6.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE31.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.1%
TESLA8.8%
SMA AMERICA7.9%
SUNPOWER7.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93111
How many solar installations are there in 93111?
SolarDNA counts 1,249 active solar installations in Santa Barbara 93111, 1,233 of them residential, with data through April 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93111?
The median residential system in 93111 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.39/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93111?
Installations in 93111 are up 42.9%: 130 in the trailing twelve months versus 91 before.
Who installs solar in 93111?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHTEN SOLAR lead the 154 installers with systems in 93111. The full comp set is above.
Is 93111 a good market for solar sales?
93111 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).