Grass Valley, CA 95949 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Grass Valley 95949 has 2,285 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.34/W, installations up 7.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95949 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.08/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.10%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.2%
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: 167–205 installs (midpoint 186)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95949 by year
179 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 166 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95949
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 187 | 0 | 9.43 | $4.32 |
| 2 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC | 157 | 11 | 7.39 | $4.78 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 127 | 12 | 8.57 | $4.06 |
| 4 | TESLA | 122 | 2 | 7.78 | $5.12 |
| 5 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GROUP | 118 | 6 | 8.95 | $3.59 |
| 6 | V3 ELECTRIC | 92 | 28 | 7.35 | $4.75 |
| 7 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 86 | 2 | 9.13 | $4.45 |
| 8 | DC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 72 | 0 | 10.08 | $3.48 |
| 9 | PLAN IT SOLAR | 66 | 0 | 5.8 | $6.83 |
| 10 | SUNRIVER SOLAR | 64 | 9 | 9.42 | $3.49 |
| 11 | BRIGHT OPS | 63 | 25 | 8.17 | $4.32 |
| 12 | BYERS ENTERPRISES | 62 | 1 | 8.98 | $4.60 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 Grass Valley | 12.4 km | 1,846 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 95713 Colfax | 12.8 km | 847 | $4.09 | 40 |
| 95975 Rough And Ready | 13.1 km | 239 | $4.59 | 38 |
| 95946 Penn Valley | 13.1 km | 1,445 | $4.27 | 38 |
| 95736 Weimar | 13.9 km | 46 | $4.00 | 40 |
| 95722 Meadow Vista | 14.1 km | 593 | $3.91 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Grass Valley
Equipment
What gets installed in 95949
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER18.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.9%
REC GROUP7.8%
CSI SOLAR5.4%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.6%
SOLAREDGE28.3%
SUNPOWER13.9%
SMA AMERICA12.1%
TESLA4.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95949
How many solar installations are there in 95949?
SolarDNA counts 2,285 active solar installations in Grass Valley 95949, 2,239 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95949?
The median residential system in 95949 cost $4.34 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.08/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95949?
Installations in 95949 are up 7.8%: 179 in the trailing twelve months versus 166 before.
Who installs solar in 95949?
CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC, SUNRUN lead the 283 installers with systems in 95949. The full comp set is above.
Is 95949 a good market for solar sales?
95949 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 88% of U.S. zip markets).