The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 solar market data
Updated April 27, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
The Sea Ranch 95497 has 399 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.20/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95497 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.94/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
36 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
26.1%
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
Growth & pricing
95497 by year
34 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 47 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95497
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MD ELECTRIC SOLAR | 164 | 0 | 6 | $4.43 |
| 2 | M D ELECTRIC & SOLAR | 34 | 27 | 7.56 | $6.51 |
| 3 | TESLA | 28 | 0 | 8.11 | $4.31 |
| 4 | RGS ENERGY | 22 | 0 | 4.11 | $6.97 |
| 5 | MEHLS ELECTRIC | 14 | 0 | 4.57 | $4.52 |
| 6 | PETE SUN | 6 | 0 | 5.89 | $2.83 |
| 7 | LAIBACH SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 8.58 | $2.74 |
| 8 | SOLARCRAFT | 5 | 0 | 16.36 | — |
| 9 | SUSTAINABLE LIVING BUILDERS | 5 | 0 | 7.76 | $8.24 |
| 10 | DUNCAN ELECTRIC | 4 | 1 | 6.24 | $7.11 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 4 | 1 | 6.13 | $5.08 |
| 12 | J J ELECTRIC | 4 | 0 | 6.51 | $3.85 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95497
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC GROUP17.5%
SHARP10.3%
LG ELECTRONICS8.9%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.3%
TESLA7.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY37.0%
SOL-ARK21.3%
SMA AMERICA16.9%
TESLA7.2%
SOLAREDGE5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95497
How many solar installations are there in 95497?
SolarDNA counts 399 active solar installations in The Sea Ranch 95497, 397 of them residential, with data through April 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95497?
The median residential system in 95497 cost $5.20 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.94/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95497?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95497: too few recent installs (data runs through April 27, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95497?
MD ELECTRIC SOLAR, M D ELECTRIC & SOLAR, TESLA lead the 70 installers with systems in 95497. The full comp set is above.
Is 95497 a good market for solar sales?
95497 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.