San Jose, CA 95126 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95126 has 869 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.46/W, installations down 13.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 27% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95126 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
38 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.3%
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: 54–66 installs (midpoint 60)
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
95126 by year
64 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 74 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95126
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 146 | 1 | 7.14 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 77 | 9 | 8.24 | $4.33 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 49 | 1 | 10.5 | $4.95 |
| 4 | CLEAN SOLAR | 30 | 3 | 6.13 | $4.30 |
| 5 | INFINIUM SOLAR | 21 | 6 | 6.77 | $5.15 |
| 6 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 20 | 1 | 5.62 | $5.29 |
| 7 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 19 | 0 | 53.73 | $4.00 |
| 8 | CINNAMON SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 6.58 | $4.41 |
| 9 | NRG CLEAN ENERGY | 14 | 0 | 6.42 | $3.76 |
| 10 | PETERSENDEAN | 14 | 0 | 5.34 | $3.86 |
| 11 | HIGHLIGHT SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 5.73 | $3.80 |
| 12 | HOME SMART CONSTRUCTION | 11 | 0 | 7.82 | $4.95 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95126
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.0%
LG ELECTRONICS10.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.9%
REC GROUP8.9%
JA SOLAR4.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.4%
SOLAREDGE27.7%
SUNPOWER8.5%
TESLA7.5%
SMA AMERICA5.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95126
How many solar installations are there in 95126?
SolarDNA counts 869 active solar installations in San Jose 95126, 832 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95126?
The median residential system in 95126 cost $4.46 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95126?
Installations in 95126 are down 13.5%: 64 in the trailing twelve months versus 74 before.
Who installs solar in 95126?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 195 installers with systems in 95126. The full comp set is above.
Is 95126 a good market for solar sales?
95126 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 27% of U.S. zip markets).