Salinas, CA 93905 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Salinas 93905 has 1,591 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.09/W, installations up 20.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93905 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.82/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.9%
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: 105–129 installs (midpoint 117)
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
93905 by year
106 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 88 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93905
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 495 | 3 | 3.87 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 413 | 36 | 4.36 | $4.82 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 58 | 42 | 4.51 | $4.22 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 52 | 0 | 3.87 | $5.09 |
| 5 | ESP CONTRACTING | 37 | 0 | 5.01 | $4.37 |
| 6 | GREEN WOLF ELECTRIC | 26 | 0 | 3.31 | $5.50 |
| 7 | SOLCIUS | 25 | 0 | 4.04 | $6.58 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 20 | 1 | 5.21 | $4.58 |
| 9 | BETTER EARTH | 18 | 0 | 5.4 | $6.43 |
| 10 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 17 | 1 | 3.62 | $7.50 |
| 11 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR SYSTEMS | 16 | 0 | 4.38 | $4.31 |
| 12 | MODERN PRO SOLUTIONS | 16 | 0 | 4.43 | $8.51 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93906 Salinas | 4.0 km | 2,072 | $5.01 | 55 |
| 93901 Salinas | 4.0 km | 908 | $4.70 | 43 |
| 93962 Spreckels | 7.0 km | 33 | $4.99 | 35 |
| 93907 Salinas | 9.6 km | 1,288 | $4.60 | 43 |
| 93908 Salinas | 10.2 km | 1,214 | $4.52 | 36 |
| 95012 Castroville | 15.7 km | 384 | $4.94 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Salinas
Equipment
What gets installed in 93905
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR25.9%
JINKO SOLAR10.6%
CSI SOLAR7.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.8%
TRINA SOLAR7.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE32.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY21.5%
ABB13.3%
FRONIUS USA12.4%
POWER-ONE4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93905
How many solar installations are there in 93905?
SolarDNA counts 1,591 active solar installations in Salinas 93905, 1,546 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93905?
The median residential system in 93905 cost $5.09 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.82/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93905?
Installations in 93905 are up 20.5%: 106 in the trailing twelve months versus 88 before.
Who installs solar in 93905?
TESLA, SUNRUN, BRIGHT OPS lead the 115 installers with systems in 93905. The full comp set is above.
Is 93905 a good market for solar sales?
93905 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).