Bakersfield, CA 93304 solar market data
Updated April 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bakersfield 93304 has 3,265 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.68/W, installations down 16.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93304 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.41/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
42 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.7%
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: 222–272 installs (midpoint 247)
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
93304 by year
269 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 322 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93304
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 912 | 101 | 6.68 | $4.65 |
| 2 | TESLA | 277 | 0 | 5.69 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 126 | 0 | 6.91 | $3.27 |
| 4 | INFINITY ENERGY | 125 | 0 | 7.34 | $4.82 |
| 5 | NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC | 88 | 4 | 6.78 | $4.97 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 82 | 9 | 6.48 | $4.00 |
| 7 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 72 | 2 | 10.26 | $3.83 |
| 8 | BLAND COMPANY | 68 | 2 | 9.96 | $3.55 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 63 | 26 | 5.78 | $5.03 |
| 10 | EMPOWER ELECTRIC | 50 | 0 | 6.97 | $5.28 |
| 11 | COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION GROUP | 43 | 0 | 2.14 | $3.00 |
| 12 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 43 | 0 | 6.12 | $4.09 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93307 Bakersfield | 3.7 km | 6,247 | $4.48 | 45 |
| 93309 Bakersfield | 3.7 km | 6,284 | $4.43 | 52 |
| 93301 Bakersfield | 5.2 km | 968 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 93313 Bakersfield | 5.4 km | 10,474 | $3.95 | 47 |
| 93305 Bakersfield | 6.0 km | 1,792 | $4.57 | 53 |
| 93311 Bakersfield | 8.6 km | 11,090 | $3.81 | 47 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 93304
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.7%
JINKO SOLAR9.8%
CSI SOLAR8.4%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.0%
TRINA SOLAR6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY44.9%
SOLAREDGE31.7%
TESLA4.8%
ABB4.0%
SUNPOWER2.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93304
How many solar installations are there in 93304?
SolarDNA counts 3,265 active solar installations in Bakersfield 93304, 3,208 of them residential, with data through April 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93304?
The median residential system in 93304 cost $4.68 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.41/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93304?
Installations in 93304 are down 16.5%: 269 in the trailing twelve months versus 322 before.
Who installs solar in 93304?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION lead the 264 installers with systems in 93304. The full comp set is above.
Is 93304 a good market for solar sales?
93304 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets).