Fremont, CA 94538 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Fremont 94538 has 3,113 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.00/W, installations down 23.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94538 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.26/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.8%
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: 148–188 installs (midpoint 168)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94538 by year
191 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 250 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94538
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 719 | 33 | 8.6 | $4.73 |
| 2 | LEONARD ROOFING | 391 | 10 | 2.45 | $3.79 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 355 | 29 | 5.45 | $4.43 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 223 | 2 | 11.17 | $4.25 |
| 5 | VILLARA BUILDING SYSTEMS | 140 | 0 | 2.13 | $3.80 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 59 | 0 | 5.22 | $3.91 |
| 7 | BETTER EARTH | 57 | 0 | 6.03 | $3.94 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 44 | 3 | 4.97 | $3.96 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 40 | 5 | 6.33 | $4.55 |
| 10 | BRIGHT OPS | 34 | 4 | 4.78 | $4.47 |
| 11 | NABU ENERGY | 30 | 10 | 6.96 | $3.40 |
| 12 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 29 | 6 | 7.08 | $3.71 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94539 Fremont | 4.0 km | 4,723 | $4.21 | 56 |
| 94536 Fremont | 4.2 km | 3,909 | $4.25 | 52 |
| 94560 Newark | 5.4 km | 3,567 | $3.99 | 45 |
| 94555 Fremont | 8.2 km | 1,801 | $3.92 | 53 |
| 94587 Union City | 9.5 km | 3,106 | $4.34 | 53 |
| 94586 Sunol | 10.8 km | 116 | $4.06 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Fremont
Equipment
What gets installed in 94538
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA24.8%
SUNPOWER9.5%
SOLARCITY6.3%
BOVIET SOLAR TECHNOLOGY5.0%
LG ELECTRONICS4.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.1%
SOLAREDGE20.6%
TESLA10.4%
SUNPOWER8.0%
DELTA ELECTRONICS7.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94538
How many solar installations are there in 94538?
SolarDNA counts 3,113 active solar installations in Fremont 94538, 2,972 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94538?
The median residential system in 94538 cost $4.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.26/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 94538?
Installations in 94538 are down 23.6%: 191 in the trailing twelve months versus 250 before.
Who installs solar in 94538?
TESLA, LEONARD ROOFING, SUNRUN lead the 300 installers with systems in 94538. The full comp set is above.
Is 94538 a good market for solar sales?
94538 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets).