San Jose, CA 95111 solar market data
Updated April 23, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95111 has 1,859 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.49/W, installations down 6.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 67% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95111 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.22/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.8%
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: 84–102 installs (midpoint 93)
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
95111 by year
96 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 103 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95111
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 375 | 19 | 6.46 | $4.35 |
| 2 | TESLA | 312 | 12 | 7.46 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 98 | 0 | 6.76 | $2.78 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 80 | 24 | 5.84 | $4.82 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 66 | 0 | 4.72 | $4.39 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 66 | 0 | 5.82 | $4.71 |
| 7 | SOLAR SYSTEM BUILDERS | 46 | 0 | 8.02 | $3.70 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 34 | 2 | 5.34 | $4.76 |
| 9 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 31 | 0 | 4.87 | $7.00 |
| 10 | QUALITY FIRST HOME IMPROVEMENT | 26 | 0 | 4.55 | $6.24 |
| 11 | BETTER EARTH | 25 | 0 | 6.67 | $5.13 |
| 12 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 19 | 0 | 6 | $3.45 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95111
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.8%
REC SOLAR9.3%
LG ELECTRONICS9.0%
CSI SOLAR7.5%
SUNPOWER6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.3%
SOLAREDGE30.2%
ABB7.8%
FRONIUS USA5.8%
TESLA5.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95111
How many solar installations are there in 95111?
SolarDNA counts 1,859 active solar installations in San Jose 95111, 1,824 of them residential, with data through April 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95111?
The median residential system in 95111 cost $4.49 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.22/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95111?
Installations in 95111 are down 6.8%: 96 in the trailing twelve months versus 103 before.
Who installs solar in 95111?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SWSS ELECTRIC lead the 232 installers with systems in 95111. The full comp set is above.
Is 95111 a good market for solar sales?
95111 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 67% of U.S. zip markets).