Chico, CA 95929 solar market data
Updated July 2, 2025Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chico 95929 has 9 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95929 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.51/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
95929 by year
4 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95929
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECTRUM ENERGY DEVELOPMENT | 3 | 0 | 48 | $1.57 |
| 2 | HELIX ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 1540.98 | — |
| 3 | CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO | 1 | 0 | 419.88 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95926 Chico | 1.8 km | 3,932 | $3.86 | 58 |
| 95928 Chico | 2.7 km | 4,352 | $3.73 | 45 |
| 95973 Chico | 8.4 km | 6,228 | $3.76 | 56 |
| 95938 Durham | 11.7 km | 745 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 95927 Chico | 12.4 km | 9 | $4.17 | 39 |
| 95951 Hamilton City | 14.3 km | 241 | $4.30 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Chico
Equipment
What gets installed in 95929
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
PHONO SOLAR TECHNOLOGY37.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA37.5%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY12.5%
TRINA SOLAR12.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE44.4%
YASKAWA SOLECTRIA SOLAR33.3%
CHINT POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA11.1%
UNKNOWN11.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95929
How many solar installations are there in 95929?
SolarDNA counts 9 active solar installations in Chico 95929, 7 of them residential, with data through July 2, 2025.
How much does solar cost in 95929?
The median residential system in 95929 cost $2.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.51/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95929?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95929: too few recent installs (data runs through July 2, 2025).
Who installs solar in 95929?
SPECTRUM ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, HELIX ELECTRIC, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO lead the 3 installers with systems in 95929. The full comp set is above.
Is 95929 a good market for solar sales?
95929 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.