Penn Valley, CA 95946 solar market data
Updated April 21, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Penn Valley 95946 has 1,445 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.27/W, installations down 30.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95946 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
38 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
13.0%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 61–83 installs (midpoint 72)
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
95946 by year
85 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 122 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95946
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 160 | 0 | 10.14 | $3.43 |
| 2 | TESLA | 129 | 0 | 7.08 | $5.12 |
| 3 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC | 123 | 7 | 6.26 | $4.99 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 104 | 13 | 12.08 | $4.02 |
| 5 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 91 | 0 | 8.94 | $4.27 |
| 6 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GROUP | 74 | 2 | 8.21 | $3.38 |
| 7 | NORTH VALLEY | 72 | 4 | 8.85 | $3.92 |
| 8 | PLAN IT SOLAR | 54 | 0 | 6.03 | $5.25 |
| 9 | V3 ELECTRIC | 41 | 3 | 6.76 | $4.64 |
| 10 | BYERS ENTERPRISES | 35 | 1 | 8.15 | $4.73 |
| 11 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 31 | 0 | 8 | $4.51 |
| 12 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 26 | 0 | 8.4 | $3.88 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95975 Rough And Ready | 5.4 km | 239 | $4.59 | 38 |
| 95977 Smartsville | 8.4 km | 235 | $4.71 | 37 |
| 95949 Grass Valley | 13.1 km | 2,285 | $4.34 | 50 |
| 95918 Browns Valley | 14.6 km | 442 | $4.25 | 41 |
| 95945 Grass Valley | 16.9 km | 1,846 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 95962 Oregon House | 16.9 km | 156 | $4.78 | 37 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95946
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.5%
SUNPOWER16.2%
CSI SOLAR5.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.6%
REC SOLAR5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.3%
SOLAREDGE28.2%
SUNPOWER10.9%
SMA AMERICA8.8%
TESLA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95946
How many solar installations are there in 95946?
SolarDNA counts 1,445 active solar installations in Penn Valley 95946, 1,423 of them residential, with data through April 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95946?
The median residential system in 95946 cost $4.27 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95946?
Installations in 95946 are down 30.3%: 85 in the trailing twelve months versus 122 before.
Who installs solar in 95946?
DC SOLAR ELECTRIC, TESLA, CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC lead the 176 installers with systems in 95946. The full comp set is above.
Is 95946 a good market for solar sales?
95946 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets).