San Jose, CA 95117 solar market data
Updated May 11, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95117 has 1,180 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.00/W, installations down 18.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95117 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.26/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.8%
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: 122–150 installs (midpoint 136)
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
95117 by year
149 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 182 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95117
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INFINITY ENERGY | 200 | 41 | 2.92 | $3.79 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 184 | 51 | 4.89 | $3.89 |
| 3 | TESLA | 177 | 10 | 6.03 | $5.10 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 38 | 0 | 5.84 | $4.50 |
| 5 | CLEAN SOLAR | 29 | 0 | 6.44 | $4.14 |
| 6 | SUNGEVITY | 26 | 0 | 5.32 | $3.72 |
| 7 | PETERSENDEAN | 20 | 0 | 4.94 | $3.78 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 16 | 2 | 7.07 | $4.20 |
| 9 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 15 | 0 | 5.11 | $4.45 |
| 10 | HIGHLIGHT SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 4.84 | $3.73 |
| 11 | INTEGRATED ENERGY GROUP | 13 | 6 | 2.85 | $4.83 |
| 12 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 13 | 5 | 6.41 | $4.31 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95117
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.6%
HANWHA Q CELLS13.2%
SUNPOWER7.3%
LG ELECTRONICS6.8%
REC GROUP4.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.4%
SOLAREDGE17.8%
TESLA8.8%
SUNPOWER5.9%
SMA AMERICA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95117
How many solar installations are there in 95117?
SolarDNA counts 1,180 active solar installations in San Jose 95117, 1,174 of them residential, with data through May 11, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95117?
The median residential system in 95117 cost $4.00 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.26/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95117?
Installations in 95117 are down 18.1%: 149 in the trailing twelve months versus 182 before.
Who installs solar in 95117?
INFINITY ENERGY, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 169 installers with systems in 95117. The full comp set is above.
Is 95117 a good market for solar sales?
95117 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets).