Sunnyvale, CA 94085 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sunnyvale 94085 has 606 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.56/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94085 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.29/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.7%
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
Growth & pricing
94085 by year
35 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 40 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94085
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 81 | 0 | 14.94 | $4.25 |
| 2 | TESLA | 79 | 1 | 4.72 | $5.12 |
| 3 | PETERSENDEAN | 74 | 0 | 2.6 | $5.37 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 54 | 5 | 8.21 | $4.53 |
| 5 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 16 | 0 | 3.44 | $2.62 |
| 6 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 12 | 1 | 52.63 | $6.33 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 11 | 3 | 5.97 | $4.26 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 9 | 3 | 5.21 | $3.92 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 9 | 0 | 4.37 | $3.56 |
| 10 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 5.77 | $3.25 |
| 11 | CLEAN SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 4.95 | $4.25 |
| 12 | QUALITY FIRST HOME IMPROVEMENT | 7 | 0 | 2.92 | $6.60 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94086 Sunnyvale | 1.5 km | 1,358 | $4.25 | 43 |
| 94089 Sunnyvale | 1.9 km | 447 | $4.24 | 53 |
| 94087 Sunnyvale | 4.5 km | 3,515 | $4.42 | 49 |
| 94041 Mountain View | 5.4 km | 530 | $5.06 | 37 |
| 94043 Mountain View | 5.6 km | 1,041 | $4.08 | 34 |
| 95002 Alviso | 5.7 km | 80 | $4.05 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Sunnyvale
Equipment
What gets installed in 94085
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.4%
KYOCERA SOLAR12.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.5%
LG ELECTRONICS5.3%
REC SOLAR5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY22.0%
SOLAREDGE21.3%
FRONIUS USA16.2%
SUNPOWER15.6%
TESLA7.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94085
How many solar installations are there in 94085?
SolarDNA counts 606 active solar installations in Sunnyvale 94085, 564 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94085?
The median residential system in 94085 cost $4.56 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.29/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94085?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94085: too few recent installs (data runs through April 13, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94085?
SUNPOWER, TESLA, PETERSENDEAN lead the 132 installers with systems in 94085. The full comp set is above.
Is 94085 a good market for solar sales?
94085 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets).