San Jose, CA 95136 solar market data
Updated April 21, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95136 has 2,229 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.46/W, installations down 9.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 67% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95136 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.8%
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: 102–124 installs (midpoint 113)
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
95136 by year
119 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 132 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95136
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 406 | 32 | 6.72 | $4.25 |
| 2 | TESLA | 355 | 19 | 6.39 | $5.12 |
| 3 | PETERSENDEAN | 129 | 0 | 4.71 | $4.44 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 104 | 0 | 8.74 | $4.46 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 53 | 8 | 5.93 | $4.78 |
| 6 | CLEAN SOLAR | 53 | 0 | 5.74 | $4.30 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 46 | 4 | 5.63 | $4.07 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 34 | 1 | 5.54 | $4.98 |
| 9 | SUNGEVITY | 34 | 0 | 8.93 | $3.73 |
| 10 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 33 | 3 | 4.76 | $5.53 |
| 11 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 32 | 0 | 4.65 | $6.87 |
| 12 | SUNWORKS | 32 | 0 | 17.02 | $2.10 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95136
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.5%
SUNPOWER10.1%
LG ELECTRONICS8.3%
REC GROUP7.1%
CSI SOLAR6.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.8%
SOLAREDGE25.6%
TESLA8.7%
SUNPOWER7.9%
FRONIUS USA7.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95136
How many solar installations are there in 95136?
SolarDNA counts 2,229 active solar installations in San Jose 95136, 2,193 of them residential, with data through April 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95136?
The median residential system in 95136 cost $4.46 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95136?
Installations in 95136 are down 9.8%: 119 in the trailing twelve months versus 132 before.
Who installs solar in 95136?
SUNRUN, TESLA, PETERSENDEAN lead the 237 installers with systems in 95136. The full comp set is above.
Is 95136 a good market for solar sales?
95136 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 67% of U.S. zip markets).