Richmond, CA 94804 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Richmond 94804 has 1,635 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.12/W, installations up 66.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 55 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 94804 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.86/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
55 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.9%
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: 189–255 installs (midpoint 222)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94804 by year
193 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 116 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94804
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 191 | 21 | 4.51 | $4.48 |
| 2 | TESLA | 164 | 0 | 4.14 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 80 | 0 | 71.85 | $5.58 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 74 | 47 | 4.04 | $7.21 |
| 5 | RGS ENERGY | 60 | 0 | 9.93 | $9.28 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 48 | 3 | 4.53 | $5.32 |
| 7 | GRID ALTERNATIVES | 43 | 35 | 5.2 | $4.38 |
| 8 | ESP CONTRACTING | 28 | 3 | 4.96 | $5.04 |
| 9 | BETTER EARTH | 21 | 0 | 5.8 | $5.49 |
| 10 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 20 | 0 | 3.26 | $6.38 |
| 11 | SOLARA HOME ENERGY | 19 | 19 | 2.53 | $4.66 |
| 12 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 18 | 0 | 4.84 | $6.87 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94805 Richmond | 1.9 km | 756 | $5.12 | 43 |
| 94801 Richmond | 2.9 km | 1,248 | $5.13 | 41 |
| 94530 El Cerrito | 3.4 km | 1,759 | $4.84 | 45 |
| 94806 San Pablo | 5.1 km | 1,783 | $4.95 | 44 |
| 94706 Albany | 5.3 km | 1,014 | $4.87 | 44 |
| 94803 El Sobrante | 6.1 km | 1,777 | $4.95 | 48 |
Same city
Other zips in Richmond
Equipment
What gets installed in 94804
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.9%
JA SOLAR9.8%
CSI SOLAR9.4%
SUNPOWER9.3%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.0%
SOLAREDGE28.3%
SMA AMERICA8.7%
SUNPOWER5.9%
TESLA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94804
How many solar installations are there in 94804?
SolarDNA counts 1,635 active solar installations in Richmond 94804, 1,566 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94804?
The median residential system in 94804 cost $5.12 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.86/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94804?
Installations in 94804 are up 66.4%: 193 in the trailing twelve months versus 116 before.
Who installs solar in 94804?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 237 installers with systems in 94804. The full comp set is above.
Is 94804 a good market for solar sales?
94804 scores 55 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).