Albany, CA 94706 solar market data
Updated April 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Albany 94706 has 1,014 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.87/W, installations up 15.6% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94706 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.60/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.5%
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: 72–88 installs (midpoint 80)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94706 by year
74 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 64 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94706
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 115 | 2 | 3.9 | $5.12 |
| 2 | A1 SUN | 68 | 4 | 4.77 | $5.09 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 62 | 4 | 4.27 | $4.35 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 62 | 1 | 4.54 | $4.71 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 42 | 0 | 3.17 | $5.29 |
| 6 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 35 | 3 | 4.55 | $4.58 |
| 7 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 29 | 0 | 11.17 | $7.86 |
| 8 | SAVE A LOT SOLAR | 22 | 1 | 4.5 | $3.75 |
| 9 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 19 | 0 | 3.14 | $2.64 |
| 10 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 2.46 | $7.47 |
| 11 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 17 | 0 | 5.43 | $3.69 |
| 12 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 15 | 1 | 4.89 | $4.46 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 94706
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER13.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.8%
LG ELECTRONICS8.4%
REC GROUP8.4%
CSI SOLAR6.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY38.0%
SOLAREDGE21.8%
SUNPOWER11.8%
SMA AMERICA8.3%
TESLA5.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94706
How many solar installations are there in 94706?
SolarDNA counts 1,014 active solar installations in Albany 94706, 1,004 of them residential, with data through April 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94706?
The median residential system in 94706 cost $4.87 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.60/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94706?
Installations in 94706 are up 15.6%: 74 in the trailing twelve months versus 64 before.
Who installs solar in 94706?
TESLA, A1 SUN, SUNRUN lead the 191 installers with systems in 94706. The full comp set is above.
Is 94706 a good market for solar sales?
94706 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets).