Oakland, CA 94605 solar market data
Updated May 2, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oakland 94605 has 2,182 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.86/W, installations up 30.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 94605 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.60/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
17.6%
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: 177–239 installs (midpoint 208)
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
94605 by year
181 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 139 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94605
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 328 | 5 | 5.36 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 282 | 29 | 5.36 | $4.45 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 103 | 61 | 5.08 | $5.78 |
| 4 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 70 | 1 | 5.49 | $5.49 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 67 | 2 | 12.81 | $4.59 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 67 | 0 | 5.39 | $4.72 |
| 7 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 48 | 3 | 6.38 | $4.00 |
| 8 | PETERSENDEAN | 48 | 0 | 4.18 | $4.60 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 43 | 0 | 4.14 | $4.06 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 42 | 3 | 6.33 | $4.96 |
| 11 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 40 | 0 | 4.03 | $6.22 |
| 12 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 29 | 0 | 6.25 | $4.22 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94605
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.0%
SUNPOWER8.7%
REC SOLAR7.3%
CSI SOLAR7.1%
LG ELECTRONICS6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.5%
SOLAREDGE29.9%
TESLA7.7%
SUNPOWER6.8%
ABB4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94605
How many solar installations are there in 94605?
SolarDNA counts 2,182 active solar installations in Oakland 94605, 2,164 of them residential, with data through May 2, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94605?
The median residential system in 94605 cost $4.86 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.60/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94605?
Installations in 94605 are up 30.2%: 181 in the trailing twelve months versus 139 before.
Who installs solar in 94605?
TESLA, SUNRUN, BRIGHT OPS lead the 290 installers with systems in 94605. The full comp set is above.
Is 94605 a good market for solar sales?
94605 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).