Bakersfield, CA 93306 solar market data
Updated April 27, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bakersfield 93306 has 9,281 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.37/W, installations up 3.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93306 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.41%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.3%
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: 616–752 installs (midpoint 684)
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
93306 by year
673 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 652 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93306
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 2,242 | 217 | 6.87 | $4.50 |
| 2 | TESLA | 917 | 7 | 7 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 488 | 17 | 9.7 | $3.67 |
| 4 | NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC | 437 | 10 | 7.3 | $5.09 |
| 5 | BLAND COMPANY | 417 | 0 | 8.99 | $3.48 |
| 6 | INFINITY ENERGY | 344 | 0 | 8.25 | $4.89 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 218 | 38 | 18.45 | $4.25 |
| 8 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 213 | 0 | 7.56 | $2.88 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 154 | 7 | 7.47 | $4.07 |
| 10 | DIVINE POWER USA | 127 | 2 | 7.89 | $4.05 |
| 11 | JEFF PEREIRA HOME ENERGY | 124 | 0 | 8.35 | $3.59 |
| 12 | BRIGHT OPS | 120 | 34 | 7.1 | $4.78 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93305 Bakersfield | 4.3 km | 1,792 | $4.57 | 53 |
| 93301 Bakersfield | 7.1 km | 968 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 93307 Bakersfield | 7.7 km | 6,247 | $4.48 | 45 |
| 93304 Bakersfield | 9.1 km | 3,265 | $4.68 | 42 |
| 93308 Bakersfield | 10.3 km | 5,831 | $4.33 | 45 |
| 93303 Bakersfield | 10.7 km | 25 | $4.09 | 39 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 93306
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.5%
SUNPOWER9.8%
JINKO SOLAR8.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.7%
CSI SOLAR6.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY45.7%
SOLAREDGE24.8%
SUNPOWER6.0%
ABB4.3%
SMA AMERICA3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93306
How many solar installations are there in 93306?
SolarDNA counts 9,281 active solar installations in Bakersfield 93306, 9,230 of them residential, with data through April 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93306?
The median residential system in 93306 cost $4.37 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93306?
Installations in 93306 are up 3.2%: 673 in the trailing twelve months versus 652 before.
Who installs solar in 93306?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 379 installers with systems in 93306. The full comp set is above.
Is 93306 a good market for solar sales?
93306 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets).