Chico, CA 95928 solar market data
Updated April 3, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chico 95928 has 4,352 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.73/W, installations down 24.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95928 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.53/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.5%
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: 144–184 installs (midpoint 164)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95928 by year
187 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 247 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95928
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 544 | 11 | 10.51 | $3.98 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 520 | 31 | 6.62 | $4.37 |
| 3 | TESLA | 310 | 4 | 9.68 | $5.12 |
| 4 | ROYAL AIRE | 257 | 14 | 7.42 | $3.81 |
| 5 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 179 | 4 | 23.36 | $3.20 |
| 6 | UNITED SUN ENERGY | 162 | 10 | 17.05 | $3.06 |
| 7 | CLIMATE AND ENERGY | 160 | 0 | 11.62 | $3.20 |
| 8 | URBAN DESIGN SOLAR | 121 | 0 | 9.01 | $3.31 |
| 9 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 117 | 14 | 7.55 | $4.57 |
| 10 | BLM HOLDINGS | 97 | 2 | 5.39 | $2.75 |
| 11 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 65 | 0 | 7.73 | $4.60 |
| 12 | FEATHER RIVER AIRE AND SOLAR | 64 | 4 | 7.92 | $3.30 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95929 Chico | 2.7 km | 9 | $2.75 | 45 |
| 95926 Chico | 3.8 km | 3,932 | $3.86 | 58 |
| 95938 Durham | 10.1 km | 745 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 95973 Chico | 10.2 km | 6,228 | $3.76 | 56 |
| 95967 Paradise | 13.4 km | 7 | $5.41 | 33 |
| 95927 Chico | 14.8 km | 9 | $4.17 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Chico
Equipment
What gets installed in 95928
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.8%
CSI SOLAR12.1%
SUNPOWER11.0%
REC SOLAR7.6%
JINKO SOLAR6.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY53.3%
SOLAREDGE16.2%
SMA AMERICA8.2%
SUNPOWER6.6%
FRONIUS USA3.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95928
How many solar installations are there in 95928?
SolarDNA counts 4,352 active solar installations in Chico 95928, 4,074 of them residential, with data through April 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95928?
The median residential system in 95928 cost $3.73 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.53/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95928?
Installations in 95928 are down 24.3%: 187 in the trailing twelve months versus 247 before.
Who installs solar in 95928?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 270 installers with systems in 95928. The full comp set is above.
Is 95928 a good market for solar sales?
95928 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets).