San Jose, CA 95138 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95138 has 1,893 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 0.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95138 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.8%
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: 72–88 installs (midpoint 80)
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
95138 by year
80 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 80 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95138
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 522 | 34 | 7.59 | $4.94 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 227 | 12 | 6.71 | $4.14 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 131 | 0 | 6.63 | $4.50 |
| 4 | CLEAN SOLAR | 65 | 0 | 7.66 | $4.62 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 58 | 0 | 6.17 | $3.53 |
| 6 | PETERSENDEAN | 55 | 0 | 6.83 | $4.44 |
| 7 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 34 | 2 | 46.87 | $4.66 |
| 8 | SLINGSHOT POWER | 31 | 0 | 5.83 | $3.02 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 29 | 6 | 5.48 | $5.06 |
| 10 | RGS ENERGY | 26 | 0 | 5.37 | $6.19 |
| 11 | YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 24 | 1 | 8.99 | $3.48 |
| 12 | COBALT POWER SYSTEMS | 24 | 0 | 7.6 | $5.98 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95138
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.5%
SUNPOWER15.4%
LG ELECTRONICS9.7%
REC SOLAR6.6%
TRINA SOLAR5.4%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE24.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY24.2%
SUNPOWER12.0%
TESLA10.9%
SMA AMERICA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95138
How many solar installations are there in 95138?
SolarDNA counts 1,893 active solar installations in San Jose 95138, 1,869 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95138?
The median residential system in 95138 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95138?
Installations in 95138 are up 0.0%: 80 in the trailing twelve months versus 80 before.
Who installs solar in 95138?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 212 installers with systems in 95138. The full comp set is above.
Is 95138 a good market for solar sales?
95138 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets).