Novato, CA 94945 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Novato 94945 has 1,537 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.53/W, installations down 19.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94945 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.27/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.8%
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: 76–92 installs (midpoint 84)
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
94945 by year
93 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 115 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94945
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 245 | 21 | 5.2 | $4.00 |
| 2 | TESLA | 213 | 10 | 9.09 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SOLARCRAFT SERVICES | 125 | 5 | 6.99 | $5.09 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 98 | 0 | 4.82 | $4.25 |
| 5 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 43 | 4 | 6.9 | $4.43 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 43 | 0 | 7.68 | $3.97 |
| 7 | BETTER EARTH | 40 | 0 | 7.6 | $5.18 |
| 8 | SUN FIRST | 34 | 0 | 6.45 | $6.28 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 31 | 4 | 6.08 | $5.04 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 30 | 0 | 5.91 | $4.29 |
| 11 | SOLARCRAFT | 28 | 0 | 5.9 | $4.23 |
| 12 | NORTHERN PACIFIC POWER | 26 | 0 | 6.59 | $4.56 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94947 Novato | 2.4 km | 1,672 | $4.52 | 49 |
| 94949 Novato | 6.6 km | 1,197 | $4.45 | 51 |
| 94903 San Rafael | 9.2 km | 2,143 | $4.70 | 50 |
| 94946 Nicasio | 12.9 km | 109 | $6.19 | 30 |
| 94973 Woodacre | 13.5 km | 97 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 94963 San Geronimo | 14.0 km | 69 | $4.80 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Novato
Equipment
What gets installed in 94945
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.8%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.0%
SILFAB SOLAR8.6%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.2%
JA SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.9%
SOLAREDGE23.1%
SUNPOWER10.0%
TESLA7.5%
SMA AMERICA6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94945
How many solar installations are there in 94945?
SolarDNA counts 1,537 active solar installations in Novato 94945, 1,494 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94945?
The median residential system in 94945 cost $4.53 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.27/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94945?
Installations in 94945 are down 19.1%: 93 in the trailing twelve months versus 115 before.
Who installs solar in 94945?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SOLARCRAFT SERVICES lead the 205 installers with systems in 94945. The full comp set is above.
Is 94945 a good market for solar sales?
94945 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets).