Bakersfield, CA 93305 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bakersfield 93305 has 1,792 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.57/W, installations up 29.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus California
How 93305 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.30/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.6%
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: 208–282 installs (midpoint 245)
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
93305 by year
213 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 164 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93305
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 401 | 47 | 6.57 | $4.66 |
| 2 | TESLA | 112 | 1 | 5.3 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 91 | 0 | 7.26 | $4.19 |
| 4 | INFINITY ENERGY | 79 | 1 | 7.88 | $4.91 |
| 5 | NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC | 74 | 4 | 7.38 | $5.35 |
| 6 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 70 | 0 | 9.98 | $3.78 |
| 7 | BLAND COMPANY | 46 | 1 | 8.26 | $3.58 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 44 | 4 | 6.85 | $4.51 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 41 | 15 | 6.69 | $5.61 |
| 10 | ENCHARGE ENERGY | 32 | 23 | 3.32 | $3.97 |
| 11 | PAV SOLAR | 28 | 25 | 6.23 | $3.28 |
| 12 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 23 | 2 | 6.33 | $4.47 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93301 Bakersfield | 2.8 km | 968 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 93306 Bakersfield | 4.3 km | 9,281 | $4.37 | 49 |
| 93304 Bakersfield | 6.0 km | 3,265 | $4.68 | 42 |
| 93307 Bakersfield | 6.5 km | 6,247 | $4.48 | 45 |
| 93308 Bakersfield | 6.8 km | 5,831 | $4.33 | 45 |
| 93309 Bakersfield | 8.7 km | 6,284 | $4.43 | 52 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 93305
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
CSI SOLAR9.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.7%
JINKO SOLAR8.1%
SUNPOWER7.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY48.0%
SOLAREDGE31.7%
SUNPOWER3.9%
TESLA3.6%
SMA AMERICA2.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93305
How many solar installations are there in 93305?
SolarDNA counts 1,792 active solar installations in Bakersfield 93305, 1,760 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93305?
The median residential system in 93305 cost $4.57 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.30/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93305?
Installations in 93305 are up 29.9%: 213 in the trailing twelve months versus 164 before.
Who installs solar in 93305?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION lead the 217 installers with systems in 93305. The full comp set is above.
Is 93305 a good market for solar sales?
93305 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).