San Rafael, CA 94901 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Rafael 94901 has 2,442 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.78/W, installations up 19.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 51 — higher than 91% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 91% of zips
Versus California
How 94901 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.11%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
18.5%
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: 177–217 installs (midpoint 197)
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
94901 by year
180 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 151 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94901
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 457 | 12 | 7.06 | $4.81 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 218 | 32 | 6.6 | $4.78 |
| 3 | SOLARCRAFT SERVICES | 143 | 11 | 8.1 | $4.85 |
| 4 | SUN FIRST | 125 | 5 | 6.22 | $5.54 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 99 | 0 | 5.58 | $4.79 |
| 6 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 74 | 7 | 6.69 | $4.27 |
| 7 | PAC SOLAR | 74 | 0 | 7.15 | $3.40 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 63 | 5 | 5.91 | $5.04 |
| 9 | NORTHERN PACIFIC POWER | 44 | 0 | 7.43 | $4.22 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 43 | 0 | 5.99 | $7.65 |
| 11 | SPG SOLAR | 41 | 0 | 6.02 | $7.44 |
| 12 | PETERSENDEAN | 38 | 0 | 5.79 | $3.74 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94904 Greenbrae | 3.3 km | 974 | $5.10 | 52 |
| 94957 Ross | 4.0 km | 243 | $4.94 | 36 |
| 94939 Larkspur | 4.2 km | 661 | $4.97 | 38 |
| 94925 Corte Madera | 5.2 km | 736 | $5.10 | 40 |
| 94960 San Anselmo | 5.6 km | 1,386 | $5.10 | 54 |
| 94930 Fairfax | 7.6 km | 596 | $5.12 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in San Rafael
Equipment
What gets installed in 94901
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.6%
SUNPOWER13.5%
SILFAB SOLAR7.3%
LG ELECTRONICS7.0%
TESLA5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY29.9%
SOLAREDGE22.8%
SUNPOWER10.2%
TESLA9.8%
SMA AMERICA8.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94901
How many solar installations are there in 94901?
SolarDNA counts 2,442 active solar installations in San Rafael 94901, 2,354 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94901?
The median residential system in 94901 cost $4.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94901?
Installations in 94901 are up 19.2%: 180 in the trailing twelve months versus 151 before.
Who installs solar in 94901?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLARCRAFT SERVICES lead the 281 installers with systems in 94901. The full comp set is above.
Is 94901 a good market for solar sales?
94901 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 91% of U.S. zip markets).