Watsonville, CA 95076 solar market data
Updated April 17, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Watsonville 95076 has 3,362 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.93/W, installations down 2.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95076 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.67/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.15%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.7%
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: 199–243 installs (midpoint 221)
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
95076 by year
223 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 228 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95076
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 665 | 72 | 5.79 | $4.45 |
| 2 | TESLA | 468 | 5 | 5.21 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 292 | 13 | 6.62 | $4.70 |
| 4 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 155 | 3 | 6.95 | $5.68 |
| 5 | SHARP ELECTRONICS | 123 | 0 | 1.72 | $7.00 |
| 6 | BYLDAN | 81 | 0 | 1.83 | $7.08 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 75 | 46 | 5.05 | $4.49 |
| 8 | KYOCERA SOLAR | 67 | 0 | 1.54 | $4.89 |
| 9 | RGS ENERGY | 64 | 0 | 15.09 | $6.68 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 54 | 4 | 6.37 | $5.39 |
| 11 | ASTRO POWER | 52 | 0 | 1.52 | $7.84 |
| 12 | SANDBAR SOLAR | 50 | 0 | 31.76 | $4.00 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95076
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR10.2%
SUNPOWER9.0%
JINKO SOLAR8.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.1%
LG ELECTRONICS8.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY27.7%
SOLAREDGE23.4%
SMA AMERICA13.1%
SUNPOWER6.1%
ABB6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95076
How many solar installations are there in 95076?
SolarDNA counts 3,362 active solar installations in Watsonville 95076, 3,215 of them residential, with data through April 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95076?
The median residential system in 95076 cost $4.93 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.67/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95076?
Installations in 95076 are down 2.2%: 223 in the trailing twelve months versus 228 before.
Who installs solar in 95076?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ALLTERRA SOLAR lead the 286 installers with systems in 95076. The full comp set is above.
Is 95076 a good market for solar sales?
95076 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets).