Oakland, CA 94618 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oakland 94618 has 1,623 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.93/W, installations up 24.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94618 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.67/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
12.0%
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: 80–102 installs (midpoint 91)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94618 by year
81 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 65 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94618
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 254 | 4 | 5.52 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 122 | 1 | 5.24 | $4.80 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 86 | 3 | 5.01 | $4.49 |
| 4 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 86 | 0 | 5.81 | $4.77 |
| 5 | SAVE A LOT SOLAR | 64 | 1 | 4.88 | $3.75 |
| 6 | SUNGEVITY | 59 | 0 | 3.46 | $5.92 |
| 7 | A1 SUN | 49 | 5 | 5.51 | $5.10 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 41 | 2 | 4.99 | $3.95 |
| 9 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 31 | 1 | 7.58 | $4.88 |
| 10 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 27 | 6 | 5.38 | $4.08 |
| 11 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 27 | 0 | 4.97 | $7.84 |
| 12 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 25 | 0 | 2.36 | $7.24 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94618
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.5%
LG ELECTRONICS9.2%
REC GROUP6.6%
CSI SOLAR6.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.0%
SOLAREDGE17.8%
SUNPOWER13.6%
SMA AMERICA8.1%
TESLA5.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94618
How many solar installations are there in 94618?
SolarDNA counts 1,623 active solar installations in Oakland 94618, 1,613 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94618?
The median residential system in 94618 cost $4.93 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.67/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94618?
Installations in 94618 are up 24.6%: 81 in the trailing twelve months versus 65 before.
Who installs solar in 94618?
TESLA, SUNPOWER, SUNRUN lead the 220 installers with systems in 94618. The full comp set is above.
Is 94618 a good market for solar sales?
94618 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).