San Jose, CA 95129 solar market data
Updated March 31, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95129 has 2,062 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.35/W, installations up 2.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95129 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.09/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
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: 129–157 installs (midpoint 143)
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
95129 by year
141 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 137 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95129
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 496 | 31 | 5.91 | $5.02 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 203 | 16 | 5.47 | $4.15 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 105 | 0 | 5.65 | $4.49 |
| 4 | CLEAN SOLAR | 58 | 3 | 5.55 | $4.05 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 46 | 0 | 5.03 | $3.98 |
| 6 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 39 | 4 | 7.67 | $3.67 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 36 | 2 | 5.23 | $3.90 |
| 8 | SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY | 35 | 0 | 3.91 | $2.55 |
| 9 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 34 | 0 | 7.33 | $2.98 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 34 | 0 | 4.55 | $3.29 |
| 11 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 32 | 2 | 5.85 | $5.94 |
| 12 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 27 | 0 | 4.16 | $6.96 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95129
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.9%
SUNPOWER12.4%
LG ELECTRONICS8.4%
REC GROUP6.1%
TESLA5.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.4%
SOLAREDGE23.5%
TESLA14.0%
SUNPOWER9.7%
ABB4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95129
How many solar installations are there in 95129?
SolarDNA counts 2,062 active solar installations in San Jose 95129, 2,028 of them residential, with data through March 31, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95129?
The median residential system in 95129 cost $4.35 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.09/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95129?
Installations in 95129 are up 2.9%: 141 in the trailing twelve months versus 137 before.
Who installs solar in 95129?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 249 installers with systems in 95129. The full comp set is above.
Is 95129 a good market for solar sales?
95129 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets).