San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 solar market data
Updated May 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Luis Obispo 93401 has 3,449 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 16.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 93401 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.15%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.1%
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: 261–319 installs (midpoint 290)
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
93401 by year
268 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 230 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93401
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 884 | 69 | 4.95 | $4.17 |
| 2 | TESLA | 585 | 7 | 3.82 | $4.73 |
| 3 | A M SUN SOLAR | 211 | 5 | 10 | $4.17 |
| 4 | SOLARPONICS | 189 | 19 | 8.54 | $4.29 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 181 | 0 | 7.55 | $4.25 |
| 6 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 131 | 0 | 21.2 | $7.22 |
| 7 | PHOTON BROTHERS | 107 | 14 | 8.75 | $4.68 |
| 8 | WICKS SOLAR | 103 | 4 | 17.55 | $3.50 |
| 9 | LIFESTYLE SOLAR | 102 | 48 | 4.66 | $3.42 |
| 10 | ELECTRICRAFT | 72 | 3 | 9.12 | $3.74 |
| 11 | REC SOLAR | 54 | 0 | 6.42 | $6.63 |
| 12 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 43 | 0 | 4.27 | $2.51 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93407 San Luis Obispo | 2.3 km | 7 | $1.85 | 48 |
| 93405 San Luis Obispo | 4.1 km | 1,878 | $4.25 | 48 |
| 93449 Pismo Beach | 11.8 km | 667 | $4.12 | 42 |
| 93424 Avila Beach | 11.8 km | 111 | $4.40 | 38 |
| 93433 Grover Beach | 16.1 km | 662 | $4.64 | 40 |
| 93402 Los Osos | 17.6 km | 1,563 | $4.46 | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in San Luis Obispo
Equipment
What gets installed in 93401
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.9%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.9%
REC SOLAR8.7%
REC GROUP7.7%
CSI SOLAR6.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY27.1%
SOLAREDGE25.5%
TESLA8.4%
DELTA ELECTRONICS6.2%
SMA AMERICA5.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93401
How many solar installations are there in 93401?
SolarDNA counts 3,449 active solar installations in San Luis Obispo 93401, 3,295 of them residential, with data through May 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93401?
The median residential system in 93401 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 93401?
Installations in 93401 are up 16.5%: 268 in the trailing twelve months versus 230 before.
Who installs solar in 93401?
SUNRUN, TESLA, A M SUN SOLAR lead the 183 installers with systems in 93401. The full comp set is above.
Is 93401 a good market for solar sales?
93401 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).