Oakland, CA 94603 solar market data
Updated May 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oakland 94603 has 726 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.12/W, installations up 73.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 90% of zips
Versus California
How 94603 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.85/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.8%
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: 71–97 installs (midpoint 84)
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
94603 by year
73 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 42 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94603
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 92 | 12 | 5.5 | $4.40 |
| 2 | TESLA | 68 | 2 | 4.13 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 60 | 36 | 4.29 | $8.21 |
| 4 | GRID ALTERNATIVES | 51 | 1 | 2.26 | $5.47 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 39 | 0 | 2.35 | $4.60 |
| 6 | BETTER EARTH | 27 | 0 | 5.97 | $5.37 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 21 | 2 | 5.19 | $5.54 |
| 8 | TITAN SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 5.43 | $5.83 |
| 9 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 3.95 | $6.21 |
| 10 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 2.3 | $4.50 |
| 11 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 13 | 0 | 3.69 | $2.27 |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 11 | 0 | 21.02 | $5.21 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94603
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.8%
SUNPOWER9.7%
JA SOLAR9.0%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY7.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE34.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY33.8%
SUNPOWER8.4%
TESLA7.0%
ABB3.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94603
How many solar installations are there in 94603?
SolarDNA counts 726 active solar installations in Oakland 94603, 712 of them residential, with data through May 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94603?
The median residential system in 94603 cost $5.12 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.85/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94603?
Installations in 94603 are up 73.8%: 73 in the trailing twelve months versus 42 before.
Who installs solar in 94603?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHT OPS lead the 135 installers with systems in 94603. The full comp set is above.
Is 94603 a good market for solar sales?
94603 scores 50 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets).