Chico, CA 95926 solar market data
Updated March 31, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chico 95926 has 3,932 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.86/W, installations up 31.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 58 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 95926 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.40/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
58 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.17%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.1%
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: 198–268 installs (midpoint 233)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95926 by year
203 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 154 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95926
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 497 | 16 | 10.37 | $4.03 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 465 | 18 | 10.57 | $4.50 |
| 3 | ROYAL AIRE | 239 | 18 | 6.66 | $3.94 |
| 4 | TESLA | 237 | 3 | 14.8 | $5.12 |
| 5 | CLIMATE AND ENERGY | 159 | 0 | 6.75 | $3.21 |
| 6 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 155 | 2 | 24.79 | $3.11 |
| 7 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 118 | 19 | 7.19 | $4.65 |
| 8 | URBAN DESIGN SOLAR | 95 | 0 | 8.14 | $3.38 |
| 9 | UNITED SUN ENERGY | 78 | 5 | 14.33 | $3.13 |
| 10 | FEATHER RIVER AIRE AND SOLAR | 76 | 8 | 6.83 | $3.61 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 76 | 3 | 7.28 | $4.27 |
| 12 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 73 | 0 | 8.39 | $4.65 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95929 Chico | 1.8 km | 9 | $2.75 | 45 |
| 95928 Chico | 3.8 km | 4,352 | $3.73 | 45 |
| 95973 Chico | 6.7 km | 6,228 | $3.76 | 56 |
| 95927 Chico | 11.0 km | 9 | $4.17 | 39 |
| 95938 Durham | 13.4 km | 745 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 95951 Hamilton City | 14.1 km | 241 | $4.30 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Chico
Equipment
What gets installed in 95926
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.4%
SUNPOWER11.7%
CSI SOLAR10.2%
REC GROUP6.6%
REC SOLAR6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY54.1%
SOLAREDGE18.1%
SMA AMERICA6.9%
SUNPOWER6.7%
POWER-ONE2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95926
How many solar installations are there in 95926?
SolarDNA counts 3,932 active solar installations in Chico 95926, 3,783 of them residential, with data through March 31, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95926?
The median residential system in 95926 cost $3.86 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.40/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95926?
Installations in 95926 are up 31.8%: 203 in the trailing twelve months versus 154 before.
Who installs solar in 95926?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS, SUNRUN, ROYAL AIRE lead the 219 installers with systems in 95926. The full comp set is above.
Is 95926 a good market for solar sales?
95926 scores 58 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).