San Leandro, CA 94579 solar market data
Updated May 18, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Leandro 94579 has 729 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.54/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94579 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.27/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.7%
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
94579 by year
49 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 62 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94579
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 192 | 12 | 5.49 | $4.42 |
| 2 | TESLA | 117 | 5 | 7.26 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 63 | 0 | 5.41 | $4.25 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 40 | 17 | 5.06 | $5.63 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 22 | 1 | 4.85 | $4.56 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 16 | 2 | 4.76 | $4.99 |
| 7 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 16 | 1 | 4.5 | $5.53 |
| 8 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 15 | 0 | 5.62 | $2.60 |
| 9 | PETERSENDEAN | 13 | 0 | 4.16 | $3.70 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 9 | 0 | 8.89 | $3.08 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 9 | 0 | 5.81 | $3.24 |
| 12 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 3.22 | $6.47 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94580 San Lorenzo | 2.2 km | 929 | $4.73 | 36 |
| 94578 San Leandro | 2.8 km | 914 | $4.91 | 49 |
| 94577 San Leandro | 3.6 km | 1,648 | $4.69 | 57 |
| 94541 Hayward | 5.7 km | 1,929 | $4.64 | 47 |
| 94603 Oakland | 5.9 km | 726 | $5.12 | 50 |
| 94546 Castro Valley | 6.5 km | 2,887 | $4.54 | 56 |
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Other zips in San Leandro
Equipment
What gets installed in 94579
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.7%
SUNPOWER10.3%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.4%
CSI SOLAR8.0%
REC SOLAR7.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE36.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY23.2%
SUNPOWER9.2%
TESLA8.8%
ABB6.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94579
How many solar installations are there in 94579?
SolarDNA counts 729 active solar installations in San Leandro 94579, 722 of them residential, with data through May 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94579?
The median residential system in 94579 cost $4.54 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.27/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94579?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94579: too few recent installs (data runs through May 18, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94579?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 130 installers with systems in 94579. The full comp set is above.
Is 94579 a good market for solar sales?
94579 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets).