Hollister, CA 95023 solar market data
Updated May 8, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hollister 95023 has 5,999 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.29/W, installations up 7.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95023 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.27%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.7%
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: 468–572 installs (midpoint 520)
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
95023 by year
501 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 466 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95023
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,391 | 183 | 5.52 | $4.42 |
| 2 | SUNPOWER | 989 | 8 | 3.93 | $4.25 |
| 3 | TESLA | 579 | 16 | 6.41 | $5.12 |
| 4 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 480 | 124 | 4.43 | $2.85 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 194 | 11 | 5.58 | $5.03 |
| 6 | INFINITY ENERGY | 175 | 0 | 4.52 | $3.79 |
| 7 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 146 | 1 | 4.65 | $7.00 |
| 8 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 137 | 0 | 4.95 | $6.13 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 111 | 32 | 5.44 | $4.64 |
| 10 | PETERSENDEAN | 74 | 0 | 5.82 | $3.33 |
| 11 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 69 | 23 | 4.34 | $4.58 |
| 12 | VILLARA BUILDING SYSTEMS | 62 | 2 | 5.34 | $3.01 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95024 Hollister | 5.6 km | 9 | $5.44 | 33 |
| 95075 Tres Pinos | 8.3 km | 62 | $4.53 | 37 |
| 95045 San Juan Bautista | 17.0 km | 323 | $4.72 | 38 |
| 95004 Aromas | 26.1 km | 339 | $4.91 | 37 |
| 93925 Chualar | 27.7 km | 69 | $4.81 | 36 |
| 95020 Gilroy | 28.8 km | 6,438 | $4.44 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Hollister
Equipment
What gets installed in 95023
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER17.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.5%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.1%
JINKO SOLAR8.6%
JA SOLAR7.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY39.2%
SOLAREDGE21.4%
SUNPOWER16.1%
FRONIUS USA4.7%
TESLA3.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95023
How many solar installations are there in 95023?
SolarDNA counts 5,999 active solar installations in Hollister 95023, 5,846 of them residential, with data through May 8, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95023?
The median residential system in 95023 cost $4.29 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95023?
Installations in 95023 are up 7.5%: 501 in the trailing twelve months versus 466 before.
Who installs solar in 95023?
SUNRUN, SUNPOWER, TESLA lead the 301 installers with systems in 95023. The full comp set is above.
Is 95023 a good market for solar sales?
95023 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).