San Francisco, CA 94116 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Francisco 94116 has 1,048 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.12/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94116 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.86/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.2%
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
94116 by year
37 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94116
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 160 | 3 | 4.17 | $5.12 |
| 2 | LUMINALT ENERGY | 115 | 0 | 4.58 | $6.15 |
| 3 | SKYTECH SOLAR | 77 | 0 | 2.94 | $5.02 |
| 4 | OCCIDENTAL POWER | 73 | 0 | 3.94 | $7.41 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 46 | 0 | 4.32 | $4.15 |
| 6 | ALL BAY SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 34 | 2 | 6.22 | $4.07 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 27 | 0 | 5.57 | $4.74 |
| 8 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 2.31 | $6.35 |
| 9 | SOLARUNION | 26 | 0 | 5.15 | $4.35 |
| 10 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 24 | 6 | 6.06 | $4.48 |
| 11 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 23 | 1 | 5.12 | $5.20 |
| 12 | SUTRO POWER | 19 | 3 | 6 | $3.86 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94122 San Francisco | 1.7 km | 998 | $5.21 | 39 |
| 94132 San Francisco | 2.7 km | 475 | $4.79 | 38 |
| 94127 San Francisco | 2.7 km | 988 | $5.21 | 36 |
| 94121 San Francisco | 3.8 km | 625 | $5.12 | 37 |
| 94131 San Francisco | 4.2 km | 1,174 | $5.75 | 37 |
| 94118 San Francisco | 4.7 km | 574 | $5.79 | 34 |
Same city
Other zips in San Francisco
Equipment
What gets installed in 94116
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER20.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.2%
CSI SOLAR10.1%
LG ELECTRONICS5.9%
SHARP5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY27.3%
SOLAREDGE20.6%
SUNPOWER18.3%
SMA AMERICA9.0%
TESLA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94116
How many solar installations are there in 94116?
SolarDNA counts 1,048 active solar installations in San Francisco 94116, 1,043 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94116?
The median residential system in 94116 cost $5.12 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.86/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94116?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94116: too few recent installs (data runs through April 24, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94116?
TESLA, LUMINALT ENERGY, SKYTECH SOLAR lead the 150 installers with systems in 94116. The full comp set is above.
Is 94116 a good market for solar sales?
94116 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets).