Bakersfield, CA 93309 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bakersfield 93309 has 6,284 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.43/W, installations up 16.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 93% of zips
Versus California
How 93309 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.2%
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: 385–471 installs (midpoint 428)
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
93309 by year
396 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 341 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93309
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,705 | 155 | 7.1 | $4.56 |
| 2 | TESLA | 590 | 8 | 7.15 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 369 | 4 | 10.28 | $3.65 |
| 4 | BLAND COMPANY | 334 | 0 | 8.89 | $3.40 |
| 5 | INFINITY ENERGY | 262 | 0 | 8.1 | $5.01 |
| 6 | NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC | 182 | 9 | 8.57 | $4.95 |
| 7 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 138 | 0 | 7.63 | $2.61 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 119 | 9 | 7.22 | $4.11 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 106 | 34 | 7.98 | $4.24 |
| 10 | JEFF PEREIRA HOME ENERGY | 85 | 0 | 9.26 | $3.58 |
| 11 | FUZION ENERGY | 82 | 6 | 8.26 | $3.49 |
| 12 | DIVINE POWER USA | 79 | 0 | 9.82 | $4.24 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93304 Bakersfield | 3.7 km | 3,265 | $4.68 | 42 |
| 93313 Bakersfield | 4.7 km | 10,474 | $3.95 | 47 |
| 93311 Bakersfield | 5.5 km | 11,090 | $3.81 | 47 |
| 93301 Bakersfield | 6.8 km | 968 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 93307 Bakersfield | 7.3 km | 6,247 | $4.48 | 45 |
| 93312 Bakersfield | 8.1 km | 11,496 | $4.19 | 50 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 93309
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.5%
SUNPOWER9.7%
JINKO SOLAR9.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.5%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA7.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.9%
SOLAREDGE24.3%
SUNPOWER5.5%
TESLA4.2%
ABB3.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93309
How many solar installations are there in 93309?
SolarDNA counts 6,284 active solar installations in Bakersfield 93309, 6,197 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93309?
The median residential system in 93309 cost $4.43 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93309?
Installations in 93309 are up 16.1%: 396 in the trailing twelve months versus 341 before.
Who installs solar in 93309?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 339 installers with systems in 93309. The full comp set is above.
Is 93309 a good market for solar sales?
93309 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 93% of U.S. zip markets).