Oakland, CA 94601 solar market data
Updated May 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oakland 94601 has 795 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.77/W, installations up 38.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94601 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
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: 66–90 installs (midpoint 78)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94601 by year
68 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 49 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94601
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 101 | 3 | 5.08 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 74 | 6 | 5.19 | $4.22 |
| 3 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 47 | 0 | 2.02 | $4.00 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 30 | 1 | 6.23 | $5.46 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 21 | 10 | 4.73 | $6.16 |
| 6 | SUN LIGHT & POWER | 18 | 18 | 11.21 | $2.58 |
| 7 | BETTER EARTH | 15 | 0 | 5.87 | $5.02 |
| 8 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 15 | 0 | 4.53 | $5.54 |
| 9 | SAVE A LOT SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 3.48 | $3.74 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 14 | 1 | 6.03 | $4.62 |
| 11 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 3.99 | $6.62 |
| 12 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 14 | 0 | 5.07 | $4.38 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94601
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA21.7%
SUNPOWER7.9%
CSI SOLAR7.1%
REC SOLAR6.6%
LG ELECTRONICS4.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.9%
SOLAREDGE28.5%
SMA AMERICA6.0%
ABB5.3%
SUNPOWER5.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94601
How many solar installations are there in 94601?
SolarDNA counts 795 active solar installations in Oakland 94601, 761 of them residential, with data through May 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94601?
The median residential system in 94601 cost $4.77 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94601?
Installations in 94601 are up 38.8%: 68 in the trailing twelve months versus 49 before.
Who installs solar in 94601?
TESLA, SUNRUN, CSS CONSTRUCTION lead the 178 installers with systems in 94601. The full comp set is above.
Is 94601 a good market for solar sales?
94601 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).