Berkeley, CA 94709 solar market data
Updated March 20, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Berkeley 94709 has 317 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.13/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94709 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.86/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
36 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.6%
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
Growth & pricing
94709 by year
18 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 17 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94709
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 34 | 1 | 3.76 | $5.41 |
| 2 | A1 SUN | 21 | 1 | 5.06 | $5.15 |
| 3 | SUNGEVITY | 20 | 0 | 2.72 | $5.53 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 18 | 0 | 5.13 | $4.51 |
| 5 | ALBION POWER COMPANY | 15 | 0 | 7.13 | $5.81 |
| 6 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 12 | 0 | 10.26 | $8.33 |
| 7 | SAVE A LOT SOLAR | 8 | 1 | 4.13 | $4.20 |
| 8 | SUPER SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 4.82 | $4.23 |
| 9 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 7 | 0 | 5.38 | $4.39 |
| 10 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 2.54 | $7.01 |
| 11 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 6 | 0 | 3.63 | $4.78 |
| 12 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 0 | 4.13 | $4.29 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94704 Berkeley | 1.5 km | 223 | $4.97 | 36 |
| 94708 Berkeley | 1.6 km | 1,366 | $5.10 | 49 |
| 94707 Berkeley | 1.8 km | 1,599 | $5.10 | 54 |
| 94703 Berkeley | 1.9 km | 1,050 | $4.67 | 42 |
| 94702 Berkeley | 2.2 km | 1,047 | $4.71 | 47 |
| 94705 Berkeley | 2.7 km | 1,130 | $5.12 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Berkeley
Equipment
What gets installed in 94709
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.5%
LG ELECTRONICS11.8%
REC GROUP5.9%
CSI SOLAR5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.0%
SOLAREDGE15.8%
SMA AMERICA13.2%
SUNPOWER10.6%
FRONIUS USA4.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94709
How many solar installations are there in 94709?
SolarDNA counts 317 active solar installations in Berkeley 94709, 303 of them residential, with data through March 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94709?
The median residential system in 94709 cost $5.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.86/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94709?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 94709: too few recent installs (data runs through March 20, 2026).
Who installs solar in 94709?
TESLA, A1 SUN, SUNGEVITY lead the 102 installers with systems in 94709. The full comp set is above.
Is 94709 a good market for solar sales?
94709 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 15% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.