Salinas, CA 93901 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Salinas 93901 has 908 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.70/W, installations up 10.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93901 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.44/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.0%
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: 59–73 installs (midpoint 66)
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
93901 by year
63 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 57 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93901
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 187 | 22 | 5 | $4.42 |
| 2 | TESLA | 159 | 4 | 4.87 | $5.12 |
| 3 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 38 | 1 | 4.49 | $6.78 |
| 4 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 4.41 | $4.62 |
| 5 | SCUDDER SOLAR | 32 | 0 | 8.82 | $4.73 |
| 6 | BRIGHT FUTURE SOLAR ENERGY | 30 | 0 | 13.48 | $2.51 |
| 7 | SUNTERNAL SOLAR | 22 | 0 | 5.19 | $5.77 |
| 8 | SOLEX | 19 | 0 | 6.69 | $3.75 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 19 | 0 | 5.76 | $4.84 |
| 10 | BRIGHT OPS | 18 | 14 | 4.53 | $4.76 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 15 | 2 | 5.05 | $6.21 |
| 12 | SCUDDER ROOFING SUN ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 34.07 | $3.76 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93905 Salinas | 4.0 km | 1,591 | $5.09 | 48 |
| 93962 Spreckels | 4.6 km | 33 | $4.99 | 35 |
| 93906 Salinas | 4.9 km | 2,072 | $5.01 | 55 |
| 93908 Salinas | 7.5 km | 1,214 | $4.52 | 36 |
| 93907 Salinas | 9.9 km | 1,288 | $4.60 | 43 |
| 93933 Marina | 12.1 km | 1,862 | $4.01 | 61 |
Same city
Other zips in Salinas
Equipment
What gets installed in 93901
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.4%
REC SOLAR10.0%
SUNPOWER9.5%
LG ELECTRONICS9.1%
JA SOLAR7.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY31.8%
SOLAREDGE25.1%
SMA AMERICA7.6%
SUNPOWER6.5%
ABB5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93901
How many solar installations are there in 93901?
SolarDNA counts 908 active solar installations in Salinas 93901, 832 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93901?
The median residential system in 93901 cost $4.70 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.44/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93901?
Installations in 93901 are up 10.5%: 63 in the trailing twelve months versus 57 before.
Who installs solar in 93901?
SUNRUN, TESLA, NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 135 installers with systems in 93901. The full comp set is above.
Is 93901 a good market for solar sales?
93901 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets).