San Jose, CA 95118 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95118 has 2,443 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.52/W, installations down 4.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95118 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.26/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.11%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.5%
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: 113–138 installs (midpoint 125)
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
95118 by year
128 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 134 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95118
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 449 | 32 | 5.34 | $4.46 |
| 2 | TESLA | 415 | 21 | 6.05 | $5.10 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 123 | 1 | 9.55 | $4.66 |
| 4 | PETERSENDEAN | 97 | 0 | 4.38 | $4.39 |
| 5 | CLEAN SOLAR | 71 | 2 | 7.07 | $4.28 |
| 6 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 60 | 0 | 4.56 | $6.56 |
| 7 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 40 | 7 | 6.6 | $4.05 |
| 8 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 40 | 0 | 7.34 | $2.96 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 38 | 3 | 5.78 | $4.47 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 36 | 4 | 6.39 | $4.80 |
| 11 | BRIGHT OPS | 36 | 1 | 5.54 | $4.55 |
| 12 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 6.98 | $4.06 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95118
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.7%
SUNPOWER10.6%
LG ELECTRONICS8.1%
REC GROUP6.7%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.7%
SOLAREDGE26.0%
TESLA8.4%
SUNPOWER8.3%
FRONIUS USA4.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95118
How many solar installations are there in 95118?
SolarDNA counts 2,443 active solar installations in San Jose 95118, 2,425 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95118?
The median residential system in 95118 cost $4.52 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.26/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95118?
Installations in 95118 are down 4.5%: 128 in the trailing twelve months versus 134 before.
Who installs solar in 95118?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 256 installers with systems in 95118. The full comp set is above.
Is 95118 a good market for solar sales?
95118 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets).