Merced, CA 95340 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Merced 95340 has 3,439 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.27/W, installations up 4.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95340 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.15%
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: 227–277 installs (midpoint 252)
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
95340 by year
246 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 235 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95340
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 943 | 112 | 7.35 | $4.44 |
| 2 | TESLA | 274 | 2 | 8.02 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION | 267 | 0 | 9.63 | $3.43 |
| 4 | RT MAHER CONSTRUCTION | 155 | 0 | 17.15 | $2.78 |
| 5 | INFINITY ENERGY | 96 | 0 | 7.44 | $4.29 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 93 | 28 | 6.56 | $4.61 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 86 | 0 | 7.35 | $4.91 |
| 8 | SOLGEN ELECTRIC | 59 | 0 | 7.04 | $5.82 |
| 9 | QUALITY HOME SERVICES | 54 | 0 | 10.01 | $4.04 |
| 10 | EMPOWER ELECTRIC | 53 | 0 | 8.6 | $4.64 |
| 11 | PORTER GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION | 47 | 6 | 10.82 | $2.73 |
| 12 | TEA SOLAR | 45 | 0 | 10.49 | $3.19 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95348 Merced | 5.2 km | 1,759 | $4.35 | 46 |
| 95341 Merced | 8.7 km | 1,031 | $4.58 | 44 |
| 95365 Planada | 13.0 km | 278 | $4.73 | 38 |
| 95301 Atwater | 13.4 km | 3,245 | $4.38 | 49 |
| 95388 Winton | 16.8 km | 669 | $4.67 | 37 |
| 95333 Le Grand | 18.4 km | 327 | $4.00 | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Merced
Equipment
What gets installed in 95340
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.2%
REC SOLAR8.0%
JA SOLAR7.0%
JINKO SOLAR7.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE33.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY27.0%
SMA AMERICA13.7%
TESLA4.6%
ABB4.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95340
How many solar installations are there in 95340?
SolarDNA counts 3,439 active solar installations in Merced 95340, 3,265 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95340?
The median residential system in 95340 cost $4.27 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95340?
Installations in 95340 are up 4.7%: 246 in the trailing twelve months versus 235 before.
Who installs solar in 95340?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION lead the 303 installers with systems in 95340. The full comp set is above.
Is 95340 a good market for solar sales?
95340 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).