Los Gatos, CA 95030 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Gatos 95030 has 1,457 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.70/W, installations down 7.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95030 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.43/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
42 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
18.8%
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: 98–120 installs (midpoint 109)
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
95030 by year
113 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 122 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95030
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 222 | 6 | 9.34 | $5.02 |
| 2 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 89 | 0 | 9.98 | $5.09 |
| 3 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 87 | 1 | 11.64 | $5.40 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 79 | 9 | 15.46 | $4.20 |
| 5 | CLEAN SOLAR | 51 | 1 | 8.04 | $4.41 |
| 6 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 50 | 3 | 6.63 | $3.23 |
| 7 | AKEENA SOLAR | 47 | 0 | 6.05 | $7.91 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 42 | 1 | 11.01 | $4.86 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 38 | 3 | 8.86 | $4.99 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 37 | 0 | 8.28 | $7.73 |
| 11 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 33 | 1 | 8.35 | $4.64 |
| 12 | CINNAMON ENERGY SYSTEMS | 29 | 22 | 10.41 | $6.17 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95032 Los Gatos | 2.8 km | 2,329 | $4.43 | 56 |
| 95070 Saratoga | 5.8 km | 3,969 | $4.49 | 46 |
| 95124 San Jose | 6.1 km | 4,553 | $4.35 | 50 |
| 95008 Campbell | 6.2 km | 2,670 | $4.35 | 48 |
| 95130 San Jose | 6.6 km | 931 | $4.40 | 45 |
| 95044 Redwood Estates | 7.9 km | 15 | $4.14 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Los Gatos
Equipment
What gets installed in 95030
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.8%
LG ELECTRONICS11.2%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.4%
REC GROUP6.6%
TESLA5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.0%
SOLAREDGE24.0%
SUNPOWER15.1%
TESLA9.1%
SMA AMERICA7.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95030
How many solar installations are there in 95030?
SolarDNA counts 1,457 active solar installations in Los Gatos 95030, 1,439 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95030?
The median residential system in 95030 cost $4.70 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.43/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95030?
Installations in 95030 are down 7.4%: 113 in the trailing twelve months versus 122 before.
Who installs solar in 95030?
TESLA, CINNAMON SOLAR, COBALT POWER SYSTEMS lead the 233 installers with systems in 95030. The full comp set is above.
Is 95030 a good market for solar sales?
95030 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets).