Berkeley, CA 94701 solar market data
Updated January 28, 2013Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Berkeley 94701 has 11 solar installations at a median installed cost of $7.72/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 28 — higher than 1% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94701 compares with the state
Installed cost
$3.46/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
28 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
Growth & pricing
94701 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94701
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 2 | 0 | 2.4 | $6.48 |
| 2 | AKEENA SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 2.8 | $8.66 |
| 3 | ALTER SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 7.92 | $5.21 |
| 4 | BORREGO SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 4.68 | $8.55 |
| 5 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 3.68 | $7.72 |
| 6 | SESCO ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 3.74 | $9.65 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 1 | 0 | 2.22 | $8.92 |
| 8 | THE SOLAR COMPANY | 1 | 0 | 3.68 | $6.66 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94710 Berkeley | 1.0 km | 427 | $4.72 | 38 |
| 94702 Berkeley | 1.2 km | 1,047 | $4.71 | 47 |
| 94703 Berkeley | 1.9 km | 1,050 | $4.67 | 42 |
| 94608 Emeryville | 3.0 km | 875 | $4.57 | 47 |
| 94706 Albany | 3.3 km | 1,014 | $4.87 | 44 |
| 94709 Berkeley | 3.4 km | 317 | $5.13 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Berkeley
Equipment
What gets installed in 94701
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR27.3%
CHINA SUNERGY NANJING9.1%
CSI SOLAR9.1%
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC9.1%
NINGBO ULICA SOLAR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY9.1%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA36.4%
FRONIUS USA27.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY18.2%
POWER-ONE9.1%
SUNPOWER9.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94701
How many solar installations are there in 94701?
SolarDNA counts 11 active solar installations in Berkeley 94701, 11 of them residential, with data through January 28, 2013.
How much does solar cost in 94701?
The median residential system in 94701 cost $7.72 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $3.46/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94701?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94701: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 28, 2013).
Who installs solar in 94701?
TESLA, AKEENA SOLAR, ALTER SYSTEMS lead the 8 installers with systems in 94701. The full comp set is above.
Is 94701 a good market for solar sales?
94701 scores 28 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 1% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.