Novato, CA 94947 solar market data
Updated April 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Novato 94947 has 1,672 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.52/W, installations up 15.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94947 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.1%
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: 107–131 installs (midpoint 119)
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
94947 by year
110 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 95 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94947
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 242 | 9 | 10.96 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 189 | 29 | 6.25 | $4.44 |
| 3 | SOLARCRAFT SERVICES | 164 | 5 | 7.31 | $4.56 |
| 4 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 65 | 3 | 7.12 | $4.23 |
| 5 | SUN FIRST | 62 | 2 | 6.14 | $5.07 |
| 6 | SOLARCRAFT | 52 | 0 | 10.35 | $3.98 |
| 7 | PETERSENDEAN | 48 | 0 | 6.92 | $3.57 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 43 | 4 | 6.79 | $5.04 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 41 | 2 | 6.32 | $5.45 |
| 10 | BETTER EARTH | 37 | 0 | 7.3 | $5.28 |
| 11 | SUNPOWER | 32 | 0 | 7.45 | $4.71 |
| 12 | NORTHERN PACIFIC POWER | 30 | 0 | 7.42 | $4.13 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94945 Novato | 2.4 km | 1,537 | $4.53 | 40 |
| 94949 Novato | 5.5 km | 1,197 | $4.45 | 51 |
| 94903 San Rafael | 7.1 km | 2,143 | $4.70 | 50 |
| 94946 Nicasio | 10.9 km | 109 | $6.19 | 30 |
| 94973 Woodacre | 11.1 km | 97 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 94963 San Geronimo | 11.7 km | 69 | $4.80 | 36 |
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Other zips in Novato
Equipment
What gets installed in 94947
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.5%
SILFAB SOLAR10.7%
SUNPOWER8.4%
CSI SOLAR7.4%
LG ELECTRONICS6.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.0%
SOLAREDGE27.7%
SMA AMERICA8.4%
TESLA7.5%
SUNPOWER6.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94947
How many solar installations are there in 94947?
SolarDNA counts 1,672 active solar installations in Novato 94947, 1,652 of them residential, with data through April 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94947?
The median residential system in 94947 cost $4.52 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94947?
Installations in 94947 are up 15.8%: 110 in the trailing twelve months versus 95 before.
Who installs solar in 94947?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLARCRAFT SERVICES lead the 222 installers with systems in 94947. The full comp set is above.
Is 94947 a good market for solar sales?
94947 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).