El Cerrito, CA 94530 solar market data
Updated May 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
El Cerrito 94530 has 1,759 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.84/W, installations up 2.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94530 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.58/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.0%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 117–143 installs (midpoint 130)
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
94530 by year
128 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 125 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94530
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 189 | 2 | 4.91 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 148 | 17 | 5.06 | $4.49 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 123 | 0 | 10.84 | $4.66 |
| 4 | A1 SUN | 68 | 6 | 5.94 | $5.42 |
| 5 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 58 | 1 | 5.01 | $5.04 |
| 6 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 46 | 0 | 3.07 | $7.09 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 42 | 0 | 4.63 | $3.90 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 41 | 2 | 4.89 | $4.92 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 36 | 0 | 8.35 | $7.14 |
| 10 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 35 | 2 | 4.15 | $4.40 |
| 11 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 34 | 1 | 5.38 | $4.45 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 29 | 0 | 4.56 | $4.44 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94530
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.6%
CSI SOLAR8.3%
REC GROUP8.3%
LG ELECTRONICS7.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY39.9%
SOLAREDGE18.5%
SUNPOWER11.5%
SMA AMERICA7.9%
TESLA6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94530
How many solar installations are there in 94530?
SolarDNA counts 1,759 active solar installations in El Cerrito 94530, 1,736 of them residential, with data through May 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94530?
The median residential system in 94530 cost $4.84 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.58/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94530?
Installations in 94530 are up 2.4%: 128 in the trailing twelve months versus 125 before.
Who installs solar in 94530?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 241 installers with systems in 94530. The full comp set is above.
Is 94530 a good market for solar sales?
94530 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets).