Mountain View, CA 94043 solar market data
Updated March 31, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mountain View 94043 has 1,041 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.08/W, installations down 40.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 34 — higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94043 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
34 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.7%
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: 51–69 installs (midpoint 60)
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
94043 by year
70 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 117 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94043
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 142 | 8 | 11.7 | $5.10 |
| 2 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 134 | 4 | 3.67 | $2.78 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 125 | 0 | 13.06 | $4.00 |
| 4 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 67 | 4 | 7.36 | $4.58 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 55 | 3 | 25.83 | $4.17 |
| 6 | CLEAN SOLAR | 28 | 1 | 5.48 | $4.31 |
| 7 | WEST COAST SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 1.53 | $4.58 |
| 8 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 5.54 | $5.10 |
| 9 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 16 | 0 | 6.13 | $3.71 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 15 | 0 | 7.55 | $3.01 |
| 11 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 13 | 1 | 12.04 | $4.43 |
| 12 | SPRIG ELECTRIC | 11 | 3 | 391.39 | $3.75 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94041 Mountain View | 1.8 km | 530 | $5.06 | 37 |
| 94035 Mountain View | 2.2 km | 8 | $7.42 | 28 |
| 94040 Mountain View | 2.4 km | 1,570 | $4.50 | 55 |
| 94306 Palo Alto | 4.6 km | 258 | $6.80 | 30 |
| 94022 Los Altos | 5.0 km | 2,545 | $4.91 | 41 |
| 94085 Sunnyvale | 5.6 km | 606 | $4.56 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Mountain View
Equipment
What gets installed in 94043
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER21.8%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY12.9%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.2%
LG ELECTRONICS7.8%
CSI SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.3%
SOLAREDGE18.5%
SUNPOWER14.0%
SMA AMERICA9.0%
TESLA6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94043
How many solar installations are there in 94043?
SolarDNA counts 1,041 active solar installations in Mountain View 94043, 943 of them residential, with data through March 31, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94043?
The median residential system in 94043 cost $4.08 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 94043?
Installations in 94043 are down 40.2%: 70 in the trailing twelve months versus 117 before.
Who installs solar in 94043?
TESLA, CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR, SUNPOWER lead the 176 installers with systems in 94043. The full comp set is above.
Is 94043 a good market for solar sales?
94043 scores 34 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets).