Fremont, CA 94536 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Fremont 94536 has 3,909 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 14.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 95% of zips
Versus California
How 94536 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.17%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.2%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 257–315 installs (midpoint 286)
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
94536 by year
267 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 233 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94536
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 1,085 | 52 | 5.61 | $4.73 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 396 | 26 | 5.84 | $4.21 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 253 | 2 | 5.44 | $4.44 |
| 4 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 131 | 28 | 2.9 | $2.85 |
| 5 | BETTER EARTH | 130 | 0 | 6.31 | $4.27 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 130 | 0 | 4.42 | $3.47 |
| 7 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 97 | 11 | 5.57 | $3.71 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 83 | 11 | 5.13 | $4.43 |
| 9 | NABU ENERGY | 56 | 10 | 6.85 | $3.37 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 54 | 0 | 4.54 | $3.73 |
| 11 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 43 | 4 | 10.32 | $4.49 |
| 12 | CLEAN SOLAR | 42 | 2 | 6.1 | $4.54 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94560 Newark | 3.9 km | 3,567 | $3.99 | 45 |
| 94538 Fremont | 4.2 km | 3,113 | $4.00 | 44 |
| 94555 Fremont | 4.4 km | 1,801 | $3.92 | 53 |
| 94587 Union City | 5.4 km | 3,106 | $4.34 | 53 |
| 94539 Fremont | 7.9 km | 4,723 | $4.21 | 56 |
| 94544 Hayward | 10.4 km | 3,341 | $4.25 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Fremont
Equipment
What gets installed in 94536
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
SUNPOWER10.3%
LG ELECTRONICS6.9%
REC SOLAR6.6%
SOLARCITY6.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.7%
SOLAREDGE24.1%
TESLA12.1%
SUNPOWER8.4%
DELTA ELECTRONICS6.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94536
How many solar installations are there in 94536?
SolarDNA counts 3,909 active solar installations in Fremont 94536, 3,874 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94536?
The median residential system in 94536 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 94536?
Installations in 94536 are up 14.6%: 267 in the trailing twelve months versus 233 before.
Who installs solar in 94536?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 327 installers with systems in 94536. The full comp set is above.
Is 94536 a good market for solar sales?
94536 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets).