Salinas, CA 93908 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Salinas 93908 has 1,214 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.52/W, installations down 30.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93908 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
36 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.6%
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: 43–57 installs (midpoint 50)
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
93908 by year
59 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 85 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93908
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 196 | 6 | 6.78 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 132 | 13 | 6.56 | $4.34 |
| 3 | SCUDDER SOLAR | 77 | 0 | 12.71 | $4.70 |
| 4 | SCUDDER ROOFING SUN ENERGY | 76 | 0 | 9.12 | $4.49 |
| 5 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 45 | 1 | 6.48 | $4.33 |
| 6 | SOLEX | 44 | 4 | 7.06 | $3.64 |
| 7 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 43 | 1 | 14.97 | $4.54 |
| 8 | BRIGHT FUTURE SOLAR ENERGY | 42 | 0 | 21.33 | $3.58 |
| 9 | ROSS ROOFING | 22 | 0 | 5.99 | $4.15 |
| 10 | BRANDT CONSTRUCTION | 21 | 1 | 7.85 | $3.78 |
| 11 | WESTERN SUN SYSTEMS | 18 | 0 | 7.35 | $4.79 |
| 12 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 17 | 0 | 8.15 | $6.63 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93962 Spreckels | 3.2 km | 33 | $4.99 | 35 |
| 93901 Salinas | 7.5 km | 908 | $4.70 | 43 |
| 93905 Salinas | 10.2 km | 1,591 | $5.09 | 48 |
| 93955 Seaside | 11.0 km | 1,756 | $3.56 | 59 |
| 93906 Salinas | 12.4 km | 2,072 | $5.01 | 55 |
| 93933 Marina | 14.2 km | 1,862 | $4.01 | 61 |
Same city
Other zips in Salinas
Equipment
What gets installed in 93908
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER17.1%
LG ELECTRONICS12.1%
REC SOLAR10.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.0%
TRINA SOLAR6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY26.5%
SOLAREDGE20.4%
SMA AMERICA13.8%
SUNPOWER10.9%
FRONIUS USA5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93908
How many solar installations are there in 93908?
SolarDNA counts 1,214 active solar installations in Salinas 93908, 1,157 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93908?
The median residential system in 93908 cost $4.52 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93908?
Installations in 93908 are down 30.6%: 59 in the trailing twelve months versus 85 before.
Who installs solar in 93908?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SCUDDER SOLAR lead the 170 installers with systems in 93908. The full comp set is above.
Is 93908 a good market for solar sales?
93908 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets).