Thornton, CA 95686 solar market data
Updated January 30, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Thornton 95686 has 58 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.13/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95686 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.14/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
19.0%
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
95686 by year
7 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95686
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V3 ELECTRIC | 9 | 0 | 6.07 | $3.92 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 7 | 3 | 10.59 | $3.75 |
| 3 | VALLEY SOLAR AND WATER | 6 | 0 | 18.18 | $4.47 |
| 4 | TESLA | 3 | 0 | 7.42 | $5.02 |
| 5 | SENGA ENERGY | 2 | 2 | 7.72 | — |
| 6 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 9.42 | — |
| 7 | EXO ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 10.01 | $5.55 |
| 8 | INFINITY ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 5.58 | $4.43 |
| 9 | RCI SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 7.66 | $4.63 |
| 10 | GRID ALTERNATIVES | 1 | 1 | 4.91 | — |
| 11 | DC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 17.1 | $2.69 |
| 12 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 1 | 0 | 4.68 | $2.31 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95686
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA22.8%
SUNPOWER14.0%
JA SOLAR12.3%
TRINA SOLAR10.5%
CSI SOLAR8.8%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE41.5%
SMA AMERICA17.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY13.2%
TESLA11.3%
POWER-ONE3.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95686
How many solar installations are there in 95686?
SolarDNA counts 58 active solar installations in Thornton 95686, 46 of them residential, with data through January 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95686?
The median residential system in 95686 cost $4.13 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.14/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95686?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95686: too few recent installs (data runs through January 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95686?
V3 ELECTRIC, SUNRUN, VALLEY SOLAR AND WATER lead the 29 installers with systems in 95686. The full comp set is above.
Is 95686 a good market for solar sales?
95686 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.