Richmond, CA 94801 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Richmond 94801 has 1,248 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.13/W, installations up 0.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94801 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.86/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.3%
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: 74–90 installs (midpoint 82)
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
94801 by year
82 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 82 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94801
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 136 | 1 | 6.9 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 121 | 9 | 4.34 | $4.56 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 35 | 0 | 16.19 | $4.91 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 29 | 0 | 4.24 | $6.00 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 26 | 16 | 4.12 | $6.40 |
| 6 | GRID ALTERNATIVES | 24 | 23 | 4.12 | $5.64 |
| 7 | TITAN SOLAR | 23 | 0 | 5.53 | $5.84 |
| 8 | BETTER EARTH | 20 | 0 | 5.66 | $5.97 |
| 9 | SUNLIGHT POWER | 15 | 0 | 33.3 | $7.48 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 12 | 2 | 5.86 | $6.28 |
| 11 | GOLDEN GATE ELECTRIC | 10 | 0 | 3.05 | $5.77 |
| 12 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 4.06 | $4.60 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94804 Richmond | 2.9 km | 1,635 | $5.12 | 55 |
| 94805 Richmond | 3.4 km | 756 | $5.12 | 43 |
| 94806 San Pablo | 4.2 km | 1,783 | $4.95 | 44 |
| 94530 El Cerrito | 6.2 km | 1,759 | $4.84 | 45 |
| 94803 El Sobrante | 7.1 km | 1,777 | $4.95 | 48 |
| 94706 Albany | 8.1 km | 1,014 | $4.87 | 44 |
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Other zips in Richmond
Equipment
What gets installed in 94801
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
JA SOLAR14.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.0%
TRINA SOLAR13.5%
CSI SOLAR10.5%
SUNPOWER8.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY46.8%
SOLAREDGE23.5%
SMA AMERICA6.2%
SUNPOWER4.0%
FRONIUS USA3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94801
How many solar installations are there in 94801?
SolarDNA counts 1,248 active solar installations in Richmond 94801, 1,208 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94801?
The median residential system in 94801 cost $5.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.86/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94801?
Installations in 94801 are up 0.0%: 82 in the trailing twelve months versus 82 before.
Who installs solar in 94801?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 196 installers with systems in 94801. The full comp set is above.
Is 94801 a good market for solar sales?
94801 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets).