Monterey, CA 93940 solar market data
Updated April 7, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Monterey 93940 has 1,326 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.59/W, installations down 9.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93940 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.33/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.7%
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: 77–95 installs (midpoint 86)
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
93940 by year
90 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 99 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93940
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 233 | 2 | 11.88 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SOLEX | 150 | 7 | 6.18 | $3.89 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 129 | 19 | 6.28 | $4.19 |
| 4 | SCUDDER SOLAR | 91 | 0 | 13.06 | $4.82 |
| 5 | SCUDDER ROOFING SUN ENERGY | 59 | 0 | 16.45 | $4.29 |
| 6 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 57 | 2 | 5.09 | $4.82 |
| 7 | SOLARTECTURE | 45 | 6 | 6.68 | $3.94 |
| 8 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 27 | 1 | 11.22 | $5.83 |
| 9 | BRIGHT FUTURE SOLAR ENERGY | 27 | 0 | 19.54 | $3.72 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 22 | 0 | 5.47 | $7.49 |
| 11 | DORITY ROOFING | 19 | 0 | 6.18 | $6.78 |
| 12 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 18 | 0 | 5.29 | $6.83 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93923 Carmel | 5.9 km | 1,179 | $4.90 | 41 |
| 93955 Seaside | 6.5 km | 1,756 | $3.56 | 59 |
| 93921 Carmel By The Sea | 7.6 km | 104 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 93950 Pacific Grove | 8.0 km | 617 | $4.65 | 40 |
| 93953 Pebble Beach | 8.8 km | 303 | $5.00 | 36 |
| 93933 Marina | 12.5 km | 1,862 | $4.01 | 61 |
Same city
Other zips in Monterey
Equipment
What gets installed in 93940
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER13.9%
REC SOLAR11.7%
LG ELECTRONICS9.6%
REC GROUP8.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.1%
SOLAREDGE19.2%
SMA AMERICA11.5%
SUNPOWER10.4%
ABB5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93940
How many solar installations are there in 93940?
SolarDNA counts 1,326 active solar installations in Monterey 93940, 1,235 of them residential, with data through April 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93940?
The median residential system in 93940 cost $4.59 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.33/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93940?
Installations in 93940 are down 9.1%: 90 in the trailing twelve months versus 99 before.
Who installs solar in 93940?
TESLA, SOLEX, SUNRUN lead the 164 installers with systems in 93940. The full comp set is above.
Is 93940 a good market for solar sales?
93940 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets).