San Jose, CA 95120 solar market data
Updated April 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95120 has 4,852 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.44/W, installations down 28.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95120 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.18/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.21%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.0%
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: 203–269 installs (midpoint 236)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±14% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95120 by year
274 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 381 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95120
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 961 | 46 | 7.7 | $4.89 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 522 | 41 | 6.77 | $4.15 |
| 3 | PETERSENDEAN | 261 | 0 | 4.91 | $4.88 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 218 | 0 | 9.27 | $4.34 |
| 5 | CLEAN SOLAR | 169 | 6 | 7.64 | $4.13 |
| 6 | RICHARD HEATH ASSOCIATES | 117 | 0 | — | — |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 109 | 11 | 6.79 | $4.71 |
| 8 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 90 | 0 | 7.96 | $4.84 |
| 9 | RGS ENERGY | 87 | 0 | 6.07 | $5.97 |
| 10 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 82 | 0 | 7.07 | $5.01 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 76 | 0 | 6.14 | $3.60 |
| 12 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 68 | 18 | 7.95 | $3.92 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95120
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.8%
LG ELECTRONICS9.9%
REC GROUP6.2%
REC SOLAR5.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.1%
SOLAREDGE22.2%
TESLA10.5%
SUNPOWER10.4%
FRONIUS USA6.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95120
How many solar installations are there in 95120?
SolarDNA counts 4,852 active solar installations in San Jose 95120, 4,827 of them residential, with data through April 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95120?
The median residential system in 95120 cost $4.44 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.18/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95120?
Installations in 95120 are down 28.1%: 274 in the trailing twelve months versus 381 before.
Who installs solar in 95120?
TESLA, SUNRUN, PETERSENDEAN lead the 352 installers with systems in 95120. The full comp set is above.
Is 95120 a good market for solar sales?
95120 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets).