San Jose, CA 95135 solar market data
Updated April 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95135 has 2,150 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.33/W, installations up 9.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95135 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.06/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.2%
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: 101–123 installs (midpoint 112)
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
95135 by year
107 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 98 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95135
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 607 | 37 | 6.84 | $4.99 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 231 | 12 | 6.13 | $3.97 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 129 | 0 | 5.51 | $4.34 |
| 4 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 60 | 3 | 5.04 | $4.09 |
| 5 | CLEAN SOLAR | 58 | 2 | 5.88 | $4.44 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 58 | 0 | 5.24 | $4.83 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 50 | 0 | 5.8 | $3.53 |
| 8 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 44 | 2 | 6.14 | $3.62 |
| 9 | HORIZON ENERGY SYSTEMS | 33 | 0 | 5.28 | $8.21 |
| 10 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 33 | 0 | 8.49 | $2.96 |
| 11 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 31 | 8 | 5.28 | $4.40 |
| 12 | BRIGHT OPS | 29 | 3 | 6.59 | $4.36 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95135
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER15.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
LG ELECTRONICS9.0%
REC SOLAR6.6%
CSI SOLAR5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY26.8%
SOLAREDGE21.6%
TESLA11.9%
SUNPOWER10.6%
ABB5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95135
How many solar installations are there in 95135?
SolarDNA counts 2,150 active solar installations in San Jose 95135, 2,140 of them residential, with data through April 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95135?
The median residential system in 95135 cost $4.33 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.06/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95135?
Installations in 95135 are up 9.2%: 107 in the trailing twelve months versus 98 before.
Who installs solar in 95135?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 223 installers with systems in 95135. The full comp set is above.
Is 95135 a good market for solar sales?
95135 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 90% of U.S. zip markets).