San Francisco, CA 94117 solar market data
Updated March 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Francisco 94117 has 665 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.87/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 34 — higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94117 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.61/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
34 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.3%
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
Growth & pricing
94117 by year
16 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 18 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94117
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUMINALT ENERGY | 120 | 0 | 4.32 | $6.77 |
| 2 | TESLA | 87 | 1 | 3.31 | $5.12 |
| 3 | OCCIDENTAL POWER | 55 | 0 | 3.8 | $8.05 |
| 4 | SUNGEVITY | 39 | 0 | 3.26 | $5.75 |
| 5 | ALBION POWER COMPANY | 29 | 1 | 6.84 | $5.44 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 26 | 0 | 9.38 | $7.82 |
| 7 | SOLARUNION | 20 | 0 | 4.47 | $4.68 |
| 8 | SUTRO POWER | 16 | 3 | 6.5 | $3.92 |
| 9 | SKYTECH SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 3.15 | $3.82 |
| 10 | ALL BAY SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 15 | 1 | 5.4 | $4.10 |
| 11 | DANLIN SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 1.18 | $11.79 |
| 12 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 11 | 1 | 5.37 | $4.55 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94114 San Francisco | 1.6 km | 1,211 | $6.23 | 38 |
| 94115 San Francisco | 1.7 km | 382 | $6.09 | 32 |
| 94118 San Francisco | 2.1 km | 574 | $5.79 | 34 |
| 94103 San Francisco | 2.3 km | 203 | $5.96 | 31 |
| 94102 San Francisco | 2.4 km | 79 | $5.14 | 35 |
| 94131 San Francisco | 2.9 km | 1,174 | $5.75 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in San Francisco
Equipment
What gets installed in 94117
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER30.5%
SHARP8.4%
CSI SOLAR7.4%
REC GROUP5.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA4.9%
Inverters
SUNPOWER23.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY23.0%
SMA AMERICA15.6%
SOLAREDGE13.5%
FRONIUS USA6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94117
How many solar installations are there in 94117?
SolarDNA counts 665 active solar installations in San Francisco 94117, 653 of them residential, with data through March 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94117?
The median residential system in 94117 cost $5.87 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.61/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94117?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94117: too few recent installs (data runs through March 5, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94117?
LUMINALT ENERGY, TESLA, OCCIDENTAL POWER lead the 106 installers with systems in 94117. The full comp set is above.
Is 94117 a good market for solar sales?
94117 scores 34 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets).