Oakland, CA 94609 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oakland 94609 has 795 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.50/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94609 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.7%
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
94609 by year
47 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94609
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 90 | 2 | 4.31 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 69 | 0 | 6.64 | $4.58 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 66 | 5 | 4.72 | $3.99 |
| 4 | SUNGEVITY | 33 | 0 | 4.91 | $3.85 |
| 5 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 32 | 0 | 5.01 | $5.03 |
| 6 | SUPER SOLAR | 26 | 1 | 4.18 | $3.82 |
| 7 | SAVE A LOT SOLAR | 22 | 2 | 5.09 | $3.91 |
| 8 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 20 | 0 | 5.77 | $7.71 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 17 | 0 | 4.53 | $4.18 |
| 10 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 17 | 0 | 4.23 | $5.01 |
| 11 | PETERSENDEAN | 15 | 0 | 4.29 | $4.43 |
| 12 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 14 | 1 | 4.44 | $3.86 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94609
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.6%
SUNPOWER13.1%
CSI SOLAR7.0%
REC GROUP7.0%
JA SOLAR5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.0%
SOLAREDGE22.4%
SUNPOWER10.4%
SMA AMERICA7.7%
POWER-ONE4.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94609
How many solar installations are there in 94609?
SolarDNA counts 795 active solar installations in Oakland 94609, 774 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94609?
The median residential system in 94609 cost $4.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94609?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94609: too few recent installs (data runs through April 16, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94609?
TESLA, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 160 installers with systems in 94609. The full comp set is above.
Is 94609 a good market for solar sales?
94609 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets).