Salinas, CA 93906 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Salinas 93906 has 2,072 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.01/W, installations up 41.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 93906 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.74/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.4%
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: 145–197 installs (midpoint 171)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
93906 by year
149 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 105 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93906
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 664 | 65 | 4.74 | $4.43 |
| 2 | TESLA | 631 | 9 | 4.58 | $5.12 |
| 3 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 69 | 0 | 4.22 | $7.20 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 57 | 37 | 4.56 | $5.30 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 37 | 4 | 4.81 | $5.44 |
| 6 | SUNTERNAL SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 5.15 | $5.82 |
| 7 | SOLCIUS | 33 | 0 | 4.73 | $1.29 |
| 8 | ESP CONTRACTING | 28 | 2 | 4.67 | $4.81 |
| 9 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR SYSTEMS | 26 | 0 | 4.51 | $4.51 |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 21 | 0 | 5.32 | $5.09 |
| 11 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 4.17 | $4.68 |
| 12 | SCUDDER SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 19.97 | $4.37 |
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 |
| 93901 Salinas | 4.9 km | 908 | $4.70 | 43 |
| 93907 Salinas | 5.6 km | 1,288 | $4.60 | 43 |
| 93962 Spreckels | 9.4 km | 33 | $4.99 | 35 |
| 95012 Castroville | 11.9 km | 384 | $4.94 | 37 |
| 93908 Salinas | 12.4 km | 1,214 | $4.52 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Salinas
Equipment
What gets installed in 93906
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR21.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.9%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA7.3%
CSI SOLAR7.2%
JINKO SOLAR7.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE29.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY24.8%
ABB11.7%
FRONIUS USA11.6%
POWER-ONE5.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93906
How many solar installations are there in 93906?
SolarDNA counts 2,072 active solar installations in Salinas 93906, 2,033 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93906?
The median residential system in 93906 cost $5.01 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.74/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93906?
Installations in 93906 are up 41.9%: 149 in the trailing twelve months versus 105 before.
Who installs solar in 93906?
SUNRUN, TESLA, NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 162 installers with systems in 93906. The full comp set is above.
Is 93906 a good market for solar sales?
93906 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).