Novato, CA 94949 solar market data
Updated May 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Novato 94949 has 1,197 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.45/W, installations up 29.2% 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 94949 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
51 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.9%
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: 82–110 installs (midpoint 96)
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
94949 by year
84 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 65 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94949
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 212 | 11 | 10.42 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 132 | 13 | 6.32 | $4.62 |
| 3 | SOLARCRAFT SERVICES | 94 | 6 | 7.84 | $4.77 |
| 4 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 71 | 0 | 2.8 | $4.28 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 45 | 1 | 29.59 | $4.87 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 32 | 2 | 5.67 | $4.14 |
| 7 | PETERSENDEAN | 27 | 0 | 5.75 | $3.94 |
| 8 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 26 | 3 | 6.4 | $4.63 |
| 9 | EVERYDAY ENERGY | 25 | 0 | 4.97 | — |
| 10 | SOLARCRAFT | 24 | 0 | 26.05 | $3.82 |
| 11 | SUN FIRST | 18 | 1 | 6.29 | $4.25 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 17 | 0 | 9.07 | $4.41 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94903 San Rafael | 5.0 km | 2,143 | $4.70 | 50 |
| 94947 Novato | 5.5 km | 1,672 | $4.52 | 49 |
| 94945 Novato | 6.6 km | 1,537 | $4.53 | 40 |
| 94960 San Anselmo | 9.0 km | 1,386 | $5.10 | 54 |
| 94930 Fairfax | 9.4 km | 596 | $5.12 | 37 |
| 94973 Woodacre | 10.5 km | 97 | $5.12 | 35 |
Same city
Other zips in Novato
Equipment
What gets installed in 94949
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.6%
CSI SOLAR9.2%
SUNPOWER8.3%
SILFAB SOLAR7.8%
LG ELECTRONICS6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.6%
SOLAREDGE24.8%
SMA AMERICA8.1%
TESLA7.9%
SUNPOWER6.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94949
How many solar installations are there in 94949?
SolarDNA counts 1,197 active solar installations in Novato 94949, 1,165 of them residential, with data through May 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94949?
The median residential system in 94949 cost $4.45 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94949?
Installations in 94949 are up 29.2%: 84 in the trailing twelve months versus 65 before.
Who installs solar in 94949?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SOLARCRAFT SERVICES lead the 176 installers with systems in 94949. The full comp set is above.
Is 94949 a good market for solar sales?
94949 scores 51 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 91% of U.S. zip markets).