Merced, CA 95341 solar market data
Updated April 27, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Merced 95341 has 1,031 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.58/W, installations up 8.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95341 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.32/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.05%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
13.1%
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: 98–120 installs (midpoint 109)
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
95341 by year
105 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 97 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95341
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 237 | 47 | 7.18 | $4.29 |
| 2 | TESLA | 139 | 3 | 6.34 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 47 | 14 | 6.5 | $5.67 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 42 | 2 | 6.46 | $4.97 |
| 5 | SOLGEN ELECTRIC | 30 | 0 | 6.77 | $6.25 |
| 6 | EMPOWER ELECTRIC | 28 | 0 | 7.05 | $6.20 |
| 7 | RT MAHER CONSTRUCTION | 20 | 0 | 8.88 | $2.97 |
| 8 | INFINITY ENERGY | 18 | 0 | 7.89 | $5.05 |
| 9 | ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION | 17 | 0 | 8.34 | $3.51 |
| 10 | MERCED COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION | 16 | 0 | 4.15 | — |
| 11 | SENGA ENERGY | 14 | 6 | 7.71 | $3.89 |
| 12 | SIG SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 6.8 | $3.40 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95340 Merced | 8.7 km | 3,439 | $4.27 | 49 |
| 95317 El Nido | 10.2 km | 39 | $2.44 | 47 |
| 95348 Merced | 11.1 km | 1,759 | $4.35 | 46 |
| 95301 Atwater | 15.3 km | 3,245 | $4.38 | 49 |
| 95365 Planada | 18.6 km | 278 | $4.73 | 38 |
| 95388 Winton | 20.6 km | 669 | $4.67 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Merced
Equipment
What gets installed in 95341
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.4%
REC SOLAR12.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.5%
JA SOLAR9.2%
CSI SOLAR8.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE34.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY23.4%
SMA AMERICA9.1%
TESLA6.7%
ABB6.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95341
How many solar installations are there in 95341?
SolarDNA counts 1,031 active solar installations in Merced 95341, 935 of them residential, with data through April 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95341?
The median residential system in 95341 cost $4.58 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.32/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95341?
Installations in 95341 are up 8.2%: 105 in the trailing twelve months versus 97 before.
Who installs solar in 95341?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHT OPS lead the 163 installers with systems in 95341. The full comp set is above.
Is 95341 a good market for solar sales?
95341 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets).