Santa Maria, CA 93454 solar market data
Updated May 3, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Maria 93454 has 1,771 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.79/W, installations up 7.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93454 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.53/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.3%
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: 133–163 installs (midpoint 148)
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
93454 by year
143 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 133 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93454
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 775 | 74 | 4.45 | $4.62 |
| 2 | TESLA | 328 | 3 | 5.97 | $5.12 |
| 3 | A M SUN SOLAR | 63 | 0 | 19.3 | $4.17 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 47 | 23 | 4.49 | $4.88 |
| 5 | SOLARPONICS | 40 | 1 | 43.22 | $4.55 |
| 6 | WICKS SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 8.12 | $3.89 |
| 7 | SOLGEN ELECTRIC | 32 | 1 | 4.35 | $5.08 |
| 8 | PHOTON BROTHERS | 22 | 2 | 8.68 | $4.15 |
| 9 | KUUBIX ENERGY | 19 | 0 | 3.77 | $5.48 |
| 10 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 16 | 0 | 49 | $6.02 |
| 11 | ILUM SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 6.79 | $4.82 |
| 12 | PLANET SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 200.45 | $6.72 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93458 Santa Maria | 5.8 km | 1,822 | $4.96 | 43 |
| 93444 Nipomo | 9.8 km | 3,272 | $4.73 | 46 |
| 93434 Guadalupe | 12.6 km | 515 | $4.45 | 40 |
| 93455 Santa Maria | 14.0 km | 3,791 | $4.58 | 39 |
| 93429 Casmalia | 15.3 km | 5 | $5.12 | 34 |
| 93445 Oceano | 22.9 km | 326 | $4.42 | 39 |
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Other zips in Santa Maria
Equipment
What gets installed in 93454
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY15.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.0%
REC SOLAR12.8%
JA SOLAR10.3%
CSI SOLAR6.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE42.5%
ABB14.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY13.9%
TESLA7.3%
SMA AMERICA4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93454
How many solar installations are there in 93454?
SolarDNA counts 1,771 active solar installations in Santa Maria 93454, 1,651 of them residential, with data through May 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93454?
The median residential system in 93454 cost $4.79 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.53/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93454?
Installations in 93454 are up 7.5%: 143 in the trailing twelve months versus 133 before.
Who installs solar in 93454?
SUNRUN, TESLA, A M SUN SOLAR lead the 152 installers with systems in 93454. The full comp set is above.
Is 93454 a good market for solar sales?
93454 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).