Nicolaus, CA 95659 solar market data
Updated February 2, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Nicolaus 95659 has 70 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.81/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95659 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.45/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.1%
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
95659 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95659
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNWORKS | 7 | 0 | 27.34 | $3.69 |
| 2 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 6 | 0 | 30.64 | $3.14 |
| 3 | THORNTONS SOLAR SERVICE | 6 | 0 | 5.77 | $3.41 |
| 4 | WESTHAVEN POWER | 5 | 2 | 9 | $6.22 |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 4 | 1 | 11.88 | $5.61 |
| 6 | AMERICAN ENGINEERING | 2 | 0 | 12.92 | $5.30 |
| 7 | CARPENTER CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 8.65 | $2.94 |
| 8 | ENERGY SAVING PROS | 2 | 0 | 12.02 | $3.59 |
| 9 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 8.24 | $4.45 |
| 10 | TESLA | 2 | 0 | 6.24 | $5.12 |
| 11 | POWER UP SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 11.52 | — |
| 12 | ALL SOLAR CA | 1 | 0 | 8.8 | $7.23 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95659
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.1%
CSI SOLAR11.8%
REC GROUP10.3%
TRINA SOLAR8.8%
RENESOLA AMERICA5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.8%
SOLAREDGE22.1%
SMA AMERICA17.6%
TESLA5.9%
SUNPOWER4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95659
How many solar installations are there in 95659?
SolarDNA counts 70 active solar installations in Nicolaus 95659, 57 of them residential, with data through February 2, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95659?
The median residential system in 95659 cost $3.81 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.45/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95659?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95659: too few recent installs (data runs through February 2, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95659?
SUNWORKS, CHICO ELECTRIC, THORNTONS SOLAR SERVICE lead the 40 installers with systems in 95659. The full comp set is above.
Is 95659 a good market for solar sales?
95659 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.