Atwater, CA 95301 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Atwater 95301 has 3,245 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.38/W, installations up 2.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95301 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.12/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
8.1%
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: 196–240 installs (midpoint 218)
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
95301 by year
215 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 209 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95301
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 719 | 64 | 7.2 | $4.71 |
| 2 | TESLA | 359 | 4 | 9.87 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION | 233 | 0 | 8.85 | $3.46 |
| 4 | INFINITY ENERGY | 135 | 0 | 6.6 | $4.35 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 89 | 29 | 6.45 | $5.43 |
| 6 | RT MAHER CONSTRUCTION | 70 | 0 | 12.29 | $2.77 |
| 7 | EXTREME SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 69 | 5 | 11.7 | $2.80 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 67 | 5 | 7.99 | $5.31 |
| 9 | PORTER GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION | 56 | 3 | 11.44 | $2.64 |
| 10 | GRAHAM PORTER CONSTRUCTION | 52 | 4 | 12.57 | $2.82 |
| 11 | PETERSENDEAN | 48 | 0 | 7.9 | $3.62 |
| 12 | ACRO ENERGY | 46 | 0 | 8.49 | $5.46 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95301
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.0%
REC SOLAR10.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.7%
CSI SOLAR7.6%
JA SOLAR6.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE32.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
SMA AMERICA16.2%
ABB6.1%
FRONIUS USA4.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95301
How many solar installations are there in 95301?
SolarDNA counts 3,245 active solar installations in Atwater 95301, 3,087 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95301?
The median residential system in 95301 cost $4.38 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.12/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95301?
Installations in 95301 are up 2.9%: 215 in the trailing twelve months versus 209 before.
Who installs solar in 95301?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION lead the 257 installers with systems in 95301. The full comp set is above.
Is 95301 a good market for solar sales?
95301 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 83% of U.S. zip markets).