San Jose, CA 95116 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95116 has 973 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.79/W, installations down 1.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95116 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.52/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.9%
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: 58–70 installs (midpoint 64)
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
95116 by year
64 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 65 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95116
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 206 | 3 | 6.92 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 176 | 21 | 5.12 | $4.44 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 68 | 11 | 5.77 | $4.67 |
| 4 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 54 | 0 | 6.32 | $2.97 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 26 | 2 | 6.31 | $4.80 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 25 | 0 | 11.15 | $4.50 |
| 7 | SOLAR SYSTEM BUILDERS | 19 | 0 | 7.93 | $3.48 |
| 8 | ESP CONTRACTING | 14 | 1 | 5.95 | $5.01 |
| 9 | BETTER EARTH | 13 | 0 | 5.96 | $5.24 |
| 10 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 13 | 0 | 5.49 | $5.46 |
| 11 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 11 | 1 | 5.09 | $4.46 |
| 12 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 11 | 0 | 6.11 | $4.02 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95116
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.5%
REC SOLAR12.3%
CSI SOLAR7.3%
LG ELECTRONICS5.9%
TRINA SOLAR5.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE31.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY31.4%
ABB9.9%
TESLA6.0%
FRONIUS USA4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95116
How many solar installations are there in 95116?
SolarDNA counts 973 active solar installations in San Jose 95116, 951 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95116?
The median residential system in 95116 cost $4.79 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.52/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95116?
Installations in 95116 are down 1.5%: 64 in the trailing twelve months versus 65 before.
Who installs solar in 95116?
TESLA, SUNRUN, BRIGHT OPS lead the 162 installers with systems in 95116. The full comp set is above.
Is 95116 a good market for solar sales?
95116 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets).