San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 solar market data
Updated March 4, 2025Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Luis Obispo 93405 has 1,878 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93405 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.5%
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
Growth & pricing
93405 by year
301 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 330 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93405
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 592 | 29 | 4.03 | $3.98 |
| 2 | TESLA | 178 | 6 | 5.02 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 163 | 0 | 3.56 | $4.25 |
| 4 | RICHARD HEATH ASSOCIATES | 132 | 0 | — | — |
| 5 | SOLARPONICS | 112 | 9 | 8.75 | $4.36 |
| 6 | A M SUN SOLAR | 87 | 2 | 6.84 | $4.03 |
| 7 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 73 | 0 | 7.11 | $6.94 |
| 8 | PHOTON BROTHERS | 62 | 5 | 5.88 | $4.45 |
| 9 | WICKS SOLAR | 32 | 1 | 7.68 | $3.79 |
| 10 | ELECTRICRAFT | 20 | 1 | 7.2 | $3.64 |
| 11 | AXIOM 360 | 18 | 3 | 7.66 | $3.92 |
| 12 | SLO CIRCUIT SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 6.89 | $3.52 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93407 San Luis Obispo | 2.2 km | 7 | $1.85 | 48 |
| 93401 San Luis Obispo | 4.1 km | 3,449 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 93424 Avila Beach | 13.1 km | 111 | $4.40 | 38 |
| 93402 Los Osos | 14.1 km | 1,563 | $4.46 | 42 |
| 93449 Pismo Beach | 15.0 km | 667 | $4.12 | 42 |
| 93423 Atascadero | 17.3 km | 6 | $8.02 | 28 |
Same city
Other zips in San Luis Obispo
Equipment
What gets installed in 93405
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.5%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY10.4%
SUNPOWER10.4%
REC SOLAR8.0%
REC GROUP5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.4%
SOLAREDGE21.7%
SUNPOWER11.3%
SMA AMERICA5.5%
TESLA4.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93405
How many solar installations are there in 93405?
SolarDNA counts 1,878 active solar installations in San Luis Obispo 93405, 1,851 of them residential, with data through March 4, 2025.
How much does solar cost in 93405?
The median residential system in 93405 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 93405?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 93405: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 4, 2025).
Who installs solar in 93405?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 125 installers with systems in 93405. The full comp set is above.
Is 93405 a good market for solar sales?
93405 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets).