Carmel, CA 93923 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carmel 93923 has 1,179 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.90/W, installations up 0.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93923 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.64/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.9%
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: 84–102 installs (midpoint 93)
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
93923 by year
93 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 93 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93923
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 138 | 3 | 6.45 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SOLEX | 134 | 14 | 6.89 | $4.41 |
| 3 | SCUDDER SOLAR | 118 | 0 | 8.37 | $5.22 |
| 4 | WESTERN SUN SYSTEMS | 73 | 1 | 8.46 | $4.13 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 60 | 5 | 7.03 | $4.22 |
| 6 | SCUDDER ROOFING SUN ENERGY | 37 | 0 | 29.84 | $4.51 |
| 7 | DORITY ROOFING | 35 | 0 | 6.63 | $8.96 |
| 8 | RGS ENERGY | 32 | 0 | 17.46 | $7.42 |
| 9 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 31 | 1 | 10.13 | $4.88 |
| 10 | SOLARTECTURE | 29 | 5 | 6.47 | $4.46 |
| 11 | BRIGHT FUTURE SOLAR ENERGY | 27 | 1 | 13.45 | $3.96 |
| 12 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 23 | 3 | 7.9 | $5.21 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93921 Carmel By The Sea | 2.7 km | 104 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 93940 Monterey | 5.9 km | 1,326 | $4.59 | 41 |
| 93953 Pebble Beach | 6.5 km | 303 | $5.00 | 36 |
| 93950 Pacific Grove | 8.3 km | 617 | $4.65 | 40 |
| 93955 Seaside | 12.4 km | 1,756 | $3.56 | 59 |
| 93924 Carmel Valley | 17.0 km | 714 | $4.60 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Carmel
Equipment
What gets installed in 93923
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER21.3%
LG ELECTRONICS12.3%
REC GROUP8.6%
REC SOLAR7.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA5.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.9%
SUNPOWER16.5%
SMA AMERICA16.0%
SOLAREDGE12.9%
TESLA4.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93923
How many solar installations are there in 93923?
SolarDNA counts 1,179 active solar installations in Carmel 93923, 1,162 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93923?
The median residential system in 93923 cost $4.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.64/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93923?
Installations in 93923 are up 0.0%: 93 in the trailing twelve months versus 93 before.
Who installs solar in 93923?
TESLA, SOLEX, SCUDDER SOLAR lead the 166 installers with systems in 93923. The full comp set is above.
Is 93923 a good market for solar sales?
93923 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets).