Goleta, CA 93117 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Goleta 93117 has 2,031 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.50/W, installations up 13.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 90% of zips
Versus California
How 93117 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
20.5%
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: 157–191 installs (midpoint 174)
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
93117 by year
163 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 144 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93117
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 477 | 5 | 2.87 | $4.50 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 408 | 33 | 4.9 | $5.29 |
| 3 | TESLA | 177 | 10 | 6.76 | $5.10 |
| 4 | BRIGHTEN SOLAR | 122 | 0 | 8.92 | $3.48 |
| 5 | PLANET SOLAR | 72 | 0 | 7.51 | $4.84 |
| 6 | SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 51 | 6 | 6.53 | $6.25 |
| 7 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 49 | 0 | 16.72 | $5.11 |
| 8 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 47 | 1 | 7.51 | $4.58 |
| 9 | ACTION ENERGY | 42 | 11 | 9.75 | $5.31 |
| 10 | FUZION ENERGY | 38 | 38 | 4.6 | $2.44 |
| 11 | PHOTON BROTHERS | 27 | 5 | 5.01 | $5.35 |
| 12 | GOOD ENERGY RENEWABLES | 24 | 2 | 18.08 | $5.09 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93111 Santa Barbara | 5.7 km | 1,249 | $4.65 | 54 |
| 93110 Santa Barbara | 9.0 km | 809 | $4.81 | 46 |
| 93105 Santa Barbara | 12.2 km | 1,502 | $4.51 | 48 |
| 93109 Santa Barbara | 13.3 km | 816 | $4.76 | 53 |
| 93101 Santa Barbara | 14.1 km | 525 | $4.42 | 53 |
| 93103 Santa Barbara | 16.3 km | 696 | $4.78 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Goleta
Equipment
What gets installed in 93117
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER30.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.2%
CSI SOLAR5.0%
LG ELECTRONICS4.8%
TESLA4.3%
Inverters
SUNPOWER28.3%
SOLAREDGE27.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY18.7%
SMA AMERICA5.7%
TESLA5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93117
How many solar installations are there in 93117?
SolarDNA counts 2,031 active solar installations in Goleta 93117, 1,932 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93117?
The median residential system in 93117 cost $4.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93117?
Installations in 93117 are up 13.2%: 163 in the trailing twelve months versus 144 before.
Who installs solar in 93117?
SUNPOWER, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 172 installers with systems in 93117. The full comp set is above.
Is 93117 a good market for solar sales?
93117 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets).