Sunnyvale, CA 94086 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sunnyvale 94086 has 1,358 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations down 8.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94086 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.3%
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: 89–109 installs (midpoint 99)
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
94086 by year
103 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 112 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94086
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 233 | 13 | 5.72 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 209 | 0 | 5.12 | $4.25 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 112 | 22 | 17.58 | $4.11 |
| 4 | CLEAN SOLAR | 40 | 6 | 6.24 | $4.43 |
| 5 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 30 | 0 | 4.2 | $2.51 |
| 6 | HIGHLIGHT SOLAR | 29 | 0 | 5.25 | $3.85 |
| 7 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 27 | 2 | 5.73 | $6.59 |
| 8 | EARTH ELECTRIC | 21 | 0 | 5.55 | $4.29 |
| 9 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 20 | 1 | 3.07 | $6.98 |
| 10 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 19 | 1 | 34.1 | $5.34 |
| 11 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 17 | 2 | 4.98 | $3.95 |
| 12 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 17 | 1 | 5.78 | $4.05 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94085 Sunnyvale | 1.5 km | 606 | $4.56 | 40 |
| 94087 Sunnyvale | 3.1 km | 3,515 | $4.42 | 49 |
| 94089 Sunnyvale | 3.2 km | 447 | $4.24 | 53 |
| 94041 Mountain View | 5.0 km | 530 | $5.06 | 37 |
| 94035 Mountain View | 5.4 km | 8 | $7.42 | 28 |
| 94043 Mountain View | 5.7 km | 1,041 | $4.08 | 34 |
Same city
Other zips in Sunnyvale
Equipment
What gets installed in 94086
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER19.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
LG ELECTRONICS7.1%
REC GROUP7.1%
REC SOLAR5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY31.6%
SOLAREDGE20.0%
SUNPOWER16.7%
TESLA10.4%
SMA AMERICA5.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94086
How many solar installations are there in 94086?
SolarDNA counts 1,358 active solar installations in Sunnyvale 94086, 1,321 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94086?
The median residential system in 94086 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 94086?
Installations in 94086 are down 8.0%: 103 in the trailing twelve months versus 112 before.
Who installs solar in 94086?
TESLA, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 208 installers with systems in 94086. The full comp set is above.
Is 94086 a good market for solar sales?
94086 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets).