Bakersfield, CA 93308 solar market data
Updated April 17, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bakersfield 93308 has 5,831 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.33/W, installations down 13.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93308 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.26%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.1%
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: 243–297 installs (midpoint 270)
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
93308 by year
290 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 336 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93308
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,215 | 85 | 7.2 | $4.56 |
| 2 | TESLA | 533 | 3 | 7.4 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 359 | 4 | 11.38 | $3.62 |
| 4 | BLAND COMPANY | 307 | 1 | 8.62 | $3.59 |
| 5 | INFINITY ENERGY | 290 | 0 | 8.24 | $4.61 |
| 6 | NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC | 188 | 7 | 8.99 | $5.20 |
| 7 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 157 | 0 | 7.59 | $2.50 |
| 8 | JEFF PEREIRA HOME ENERGY | 135 | 0 | 9.89 | $3.43 |
| 9 | FUZION ENERGY | 102 | 20 | 8.63 | $3.25 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 100 | 11 | 7.32 | $3.99 |
| 11 | DIVINE POWER USA | 85 | 0 | 8.62 | $4.16 |
| 12 | BRIGHT OPS | 79 | 15 | 7.08 | $4.59 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93301 Bakersfield | 4.8 km | 968 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 93305 Bakersfield | 6.8 km | 1,792 | $4.57 | 53 |
| 93312 Bakersfield | 7.8 km | 11,496 | $4.19 | 50 |
| 93304 Bakersfield | 9.6 km | 3,265 | $4.68 | 42 |
| 93309 Bakersfield | 9.7 km | 6,284 | $4.43 | 52 |
| 93306 Bakersfield | 10.3 km | 9,281 | $4.37 | 49 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 93308
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
SUNPOWER11.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.0%
CSI SOLAR7.8%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA7.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.9%
SOLAREDGE21.8%
SUNPOWER6.9%
SMA AMERICA4.5%
FRONIUS USA4.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93308
How many solar installations are there in 93308?
SolarDNA counts 5,831 active solar installations in Bakersfield 93308, 5,673 of them residential, with data through April 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93308?
The median residential system in 93308 cost $4.33 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93308?
Installations in 93308 are down 13.7%: 290 in the trailing twelve months versus 336 before.
Who installs solar in 93308?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 350 installers with systems in 93308. The full comp set is above.
Is 93308 a good market for solar sales?
93308 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets).