Milpitas, CA 95035 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Milpitas 95035 has 3,563 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.23/W, installations up 12.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 94% of zips
Versus California
How 95035 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.03/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.4%
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: 247–301 installs (midpoint 274)
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
95035 by year
258 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 229 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95035
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 736 | 44 | 6.45 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 517 | 45 | 5.25 | $4.16 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 294 | 1 | 5.91 | $4.25 |
| 4 | PETERSENDEAN | 155 | 0 | 3.27 | $3.50 |
| 5 | LEONARD ROOFING | 84 | 0 | 2.39 | $2.29 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 81 | 9 | 5.69 | $4.57 |
| 7 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 59 | 0 | 6.95 | $2.89 |
| 8 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 51 | 3 | 5.29 | $3.62 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 50 | 2 | 4.94 | $4.17 |
| 10 | BETTER EARTH | 48 | 0 | 6.13 | $3.47 |
| 11 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 46 | 5 | 4.33 | $4.58 |
| 12 | WEST COAST SOLAR | 45 | 0 | 3.55 | $2.14 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95035
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.5%
SUNPOWER11.7%
REC SOLAR7.7%
LG ELECTRONICS6.9%
CSI SOLAR5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.7%
SOLAREDGE21.5%
TESLA9.2%
SUNPOWER9.1%
ABB6.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95035
How many solar installations are there in 95035?
SolarDNA counts 3,563 active solar installations in Milpitas 95035, 3,462 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95035?
The median residential system in 95035 cost $4.23 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.03/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95035?
Installations in 95035 are up 12.7%: 258 in the trailing twelve months versus 229 before.
Who installs solar in 95035?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 307 installers with systems in 95035. The full comp set is above.
Is 95035 a good market for solar sales?
95035 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets).