San Francisco, CA 94118 solar market data
Updated April 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Francisco 94118 has 574 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.79/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 34 — higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94118 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.53/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
11.0%
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
94118 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 30 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94118
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUMINALT ENERGY | 116 | 0 | 6 | $6.14 |
| 2 | TESLA | 86 | 0 | 4.09 | $5.12 |
| 3 | OCCIDENTAL POWER | 41 | 0 | 4.07 | $7.17 |
| 4 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 3.01 | $7.01 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 16 | 0 | 3.79 | $5.96 |
| 6 | LUMINALT ENERGY CORPORATION | 14 | 12 | 5.28 | $8.77 |
| 7 | SOLARUNION | 14 | 0 | 5.94 | $4.55 |
| 8 | SKYTECH SOLAR | 12 | 0 | 3 | $6.74 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 12 | 0 | 5.26 | $5.28 |
| 10 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 11 | 2 | 4.57 | $4.92 |
| 11 | ALL BAY SOLAR CONSTRUCTION | 9 | 3 | 7.74 | $5.10 |
| 12 | RGS ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 4.96 | $8.20 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94117 San Francisco | 2.1 km | 665 | $5.87 | 34 |
| 94115 San Francisco | 2.3 km | 382 | $6.09 | 32 |
| 94121 San Francisco | 2.5 km | 625 | $5.12 | 37 |
| 94122 San Francisco | 3.1 km | 998 | $5.21 | 39 |
| 94123 San Francisco | 3.2 km | 298 | $6.28 | 30 |
| 94114 San Francisco | 3.5 km | 1,211 | $6.23 | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in San Francisco
Equipment
What gets installed in 94118
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER35.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.8%
CSI SOLAR7.2%
LG ELECTRONICS5.5%
TRINA SOLAR4.7%
Inverters
SUNPOWER27.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY18.9%
SOLAREDGE14.2%
SMA AMERICA13.7%
FRONIUS USA5.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94118
How many solar installations are there in 94118?
SolarDNA counts 574 active solar installations in San Francisco 94118, 566 of them residential, with data through April 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94118?
The median residential system in 94118 cost $5.79 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.53/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94118?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94118: too few recent installs (data runs through April 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94118?
LUMINALT ENERGY, TESLA, OCCIDENTAL POWER lead the 112 installers with systems in 94118. The full comp set is above.
Is 94118 a good market for solar sales?
94118 scores 34 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 12% of U.S. zip markets).