San Jose, CA 95131 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95131 has 1,014 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.28/W, installations up 71.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 95131 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.1%
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: 71–95 installs (midpoint 83)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95131 by year
72 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 42 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95131
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 232 | 12 | 7.6 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 147 | 16 | 5.22 | $4.23 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 55 | 0 | 5.44 | $4.50 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 37 | 7 | 5.1 | $4.39 |
| 5 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 31 | 0 | 6.26 | $2.97 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 23 | 0 | 4.86 | $4.26 |
| 7 | CLEAN SOLAR | 21 | 1 | 6.56 | $4.36 |
| 8 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 17 | 4 | 5.96 | $3.96 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 17 | 0 | 4.04 | $3.73 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 16 | 0 | 1.92 | $7.56 |
| 11 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 15 | 2 | 30.45 | $3.95 |
| 12 | SOLAR SYSTEM BUILDERS | 14 | 0 | 7.57 | $3.48 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95131
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.4%
LG ELECTRONICS10.7%
SUNPOWER9.8%
REC SOLAR7.5%
CSI SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE28.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY26.0%
TESLA10.6%
ABB6.5%
SUNPOWER6.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95131
How many solar installations are there in 95131?
SolarDNA counts 1,014 active solar installations in San Jose 95131, 951 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95131?
The median residential system in 95131 cost $4.28 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95131?
Installations in 95131 are up 71.4%: 72 in the trailing twelve months versus 42 before.
Who installs solar in 95131?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 164 installers with systems in 95131. The full comp set is above.
Is 95131 a good market for solar sales?
95131 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).