San Jose, CA 95148 solar market data
Updated April 7, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Jose 95148 has 3,223 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.22/W, installations up 21.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 54 — higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 97% of zips
Versus California
How 95148 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
54 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
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: 171–213 installs (midpoint 192)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±11% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95148 by year
173 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 142 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95148
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 650 | 33 | 6.38 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 477 | 30 | 6.17 | $4.28 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 180 | 0 | 11.75 | $4.50 |
| 4 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 145 | 2 | 7.14 | $3.00 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 97 | 18 | 5.79 | $4.42 |
| 6 | SOLAR SYSTEM BUILDERS | 86 | 0 | 8.23 | $3.36 |
| 7 | PETERSENDEAN | 79 | 0 | 5.7 | $4.05 |
| 8 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 60 | 0 | 4.07 | $2.85 |
| 9 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 52 | 3 | 6 | $4.15 |
| 10 | CLEAN SOLAR | 42 | 0 | 6.15 | $4.22 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 33 | 3 | 5.82 | $4.24 |
| 12 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 31 | 0 | 6.51 | $3.11 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95148
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.1%
LG ELECTRONICS10.8%
SUNPOWER10.0%
REC SOLAR7.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY32.1%
SOLAREDGE26.6%
TESLA8.8%
SUNPOWER7.3%
ABB5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95148
How many solar installations are there in 95148?
SolarDNA counts 3,223 active solar installations in San Jose 95148, 3,209 of them residential, with data through April 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95148?
The median residential system in 95148 cost $4.22 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95148?
Installations in 95148 are up 21.8%: 173 in the trailing twelve months versus 142 before.
Who installs solar in 95148?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 270 installers with systems in 95148. The full comp set is above.
Is 95148 a good market for solar sales?
95148 scores 54 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 97% of U.S. zip markets).