Madera, CA 93638 solar market data
Updated May 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Madera 93638 has 3,820 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.43/W, installations down 16.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93638 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.17%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.3%
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: 268–328 installs (midpoint 298)
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
93638 by year
325 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 390 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93638
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 958 | 121 | 8.14 | $4.23 |
| 2 | TESLA | 564 | 4 | 5.72 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 137 | 33 | 5.54 | $4.05 |
| 4 | SOLAR NEGOTIATORS | 97 | 10 | 9.88 | $4.00 |
| 5 | INFINITY ENERGY | 92 | 0 | 6.83 | $4.34 |
| 6 | EMPOWER ELECTRIC | 80 | 0 | 7.45 | $5.78 |
| 7 | QUALITY HOME SERVICES | 68 | 1 | 9.86 | $4.62 |
| 8 | KUUBIX ENERGY | 64 | 0 | 6.91 | $4.75 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 61 | 12 | 6.2 | $5.12 |
| 10 | ENERGY CONCEPTS | 60 | 0 | 13.88 | $3.88 |
| 11 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 52 | 1 | 5.16 | $1.59 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 50 | 0 | 7.63 | $3.79 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93639 Madera | 9.1 km | 109 | $3.80 | 41 |
| 93637 Madera | 11.9 km | 4,516 | $4.23 | 47 |
| 93636 Madera | 16.7 km | 6,591 | $3.79 | 47 |
| 93610 Chowchilla | 22.0 km | 1,955 | $4.29 | 57 |
| 93606 Biola | 26.4 km | 53 | $4.24 | 39 |
| 93723 Fresno | 29.1 km | 3,141 | $4.22 | 43 |
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Other zips in Madera
Equipment
What gets installed in 93638
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.6%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY10.7%
REC SOLAR7.8%
JA SOLAR7.3%
CSI SOLAR6.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.5%
SOLAREDGE29.1%
TESLA6.9%
ABB6.3%
SMA AMERICA5.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93638
How many solar installations are there in 93638?
SolarDNA counts 3,820 active solar installations in Madera 93638, 3,669 of them residential, with data through May 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93638?
The median residential system in 93638 cost $4.43 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93638?
Installations in 93638 are down 16.7%: 325 in the trailing twelve months versus 390 before.
Who installs solar in 93638?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 300 installers with systems in 93638. The full comp set is above.
Is 93638 a good market for solar sales?
93638 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets).