Mountain View, CA 94040 solar market data
Updated April 23, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mountain View 94040 has 1,570 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.50/W, installations up 39.0% 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 94040 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.5%
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: 136–184 installs (midpoint 160)
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
94040 by year
139 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 100 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94040
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 336 | 12 | 7.35 | $5.12 |
| 2 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 133 | 7 | 6.36 | $5.08 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 132 | 59 | 11.41 | $3.95 |
| 4 | PETERSENDEAN | 90 | 0 | 6.27 | $4.55 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 49 | 0 | 6.02 | $4.42 |
| 6 | CLEAN SOLAR | 48 | 4 | 6.62 | $4.37 |
| 7 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 32 | 1 | 28.18 | $4.81 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 24 | 0 | 4.85 | $3.61 |
| 9 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 23 | 0 | 7.32 | $4.31 |
| 10 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 22 | 0 | 4.93 | $2.60 |
| 11 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 21 | 2 | 6.61 | $4.00 |
| 12 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 19 | 1 | 6.39 | $3.97 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94035 Mountain View | 0.4 km | 8 | $7.42 | 28 |
| 94041 Mountain View | 1.0 km | 530 | $5.06 | 37 |
| 94043 Mountain View | 2.4 km | 1,041 | $4.08 | 34 |
| 94022 Los Altos | 3.4 km | 2,545 | $4.91 | 41 |
| 94024 Los Altos | 3.4 km | 3,001 | $4.53 | 48 |
| 94306 Palo Alto | 5.0 km | 258 | $6.80 | 30 |
Same city
Other zips in Mountain View
Equipment
What gets installed in 94040
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.1%
LG ELECTRONICS8.6%
REC GROUP6.6%
TESLA5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.4%
SOLAREDGE18.0%
SUNPOWER13.8%
TESLA9.0%
FRONIUS USA8.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94040
How many solar installations are there in 94040?
SolarDNA counts 1,570 active solar installations in Mountain View 94040, 1,532 of them residential, with data through April 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94040?
The median residential system in 94040 cost $4.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94040?
Installations in 94040 are up 39.0%: 139 in the trailing twelve months versus 100 before.
Who installs solar in 94040?
TESLA, COBALT POWER SYSTEMS, SUNRUN lead the 211 installers with systems in 94040. The full comp set is above.
Is 94040 a good market for solar sales?
94040 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).