Hayward, CA 94540 solar market data
Updated April 19, 2017Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hayward 94540 has 7 solar installations at a median installed cost of $7.42/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 28 — higher than 1% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94540 compares with the state
Installed cost
$3.15/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
28 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
94540 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94540
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BORREGO SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.1 | $6.94 |
| 2 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 2 | 0 | 72.44 | $9.57 |
| 3 | SUNGATE ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 1.51 | — |
| 4 | TESLA | 1 | 0 | 1.4 | $12.23 |
| 5 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 2.4 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94588 Pleasanton | 2.4 km | 2,752 | $4.20 | 61 |
| 94568 Dublin | 4.0 km | 7,436 | $4.19 | 47 |
| 94566 Pleasanton | 4.4 km | 4,647 | $4.25 | 57 |
| 94586 Sunol | 8.1 km | 116 | $4.06 | 40 |
| 94583 San Ramon | 8.9 km | 4,547 | $4.15 | 50 |
| 94582 San Ramon | 9.3 km | 4,179 | $4.08 | 53 |
Same city
Other zips in Hayward
Equipment
What gets installed in 94540
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS33.3%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE16.7%
SHARP16.7%
SOLAR POWER SPI16.7%
YES SOLAR16.7%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA57.1%
PV POWERED14.3%
XANTREX TECHNOLOGY14.3%
YES SOLAR14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94540
How many solar installations are there in 94540?
SolarDNA counts 7 active solar installations in Hayward 94540, 5 of them residential, with data through April 19, 2017.
How much does solar cost in 94540?
The median residential system in 94540 cost $7.42 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $3.15/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94540?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94540: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 19, 2017).
Who installs solar in 94540?
BORREGO SOLAR, SUNLIGHT POWER, SUNGATE ENERGY SOLUTIONS lead the 5 installers with systems in 94540. The full comp set is above.
Is 94540 a good market for solar sales?
94540 scores 28 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 1% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.