Nevada City, CA 95959 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Nevada City 95959 has 1,674 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.55/W, installations up 15.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95959 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.29/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
16.1%
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: 104–127 installs (midpoint 115)
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
95959 by year
107 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 93 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95959
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 282 | 0 | 9.5 | $4.37 |
| 2 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC | 213 | 18 | 6.78 | $4.86 |
| 3 | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GROUP | 165 | 7 | 8.41 | $3.95 |
| 4 | PLAN IT SOLAR | 108 | 0 | 6.03 | $6.98 |
| 5 | TESLA | 59 | 1 | 7.61 | $5.12 |
| 6 | DC SOLAR ELECTRIC | 54 | 1 | 9.27 | $3.44 |
| 7 | SUNRUN | 49 | 6 | 9.25 | $4.03 |
| 8 | BYERS ENTERPRISES | 45 | 2 | 7.64 | $4.76 |
| 9 | PIONEER SOLAR SERVICES | 40 | 0 | 9.18 | $4.31 |
| 10 | SIERRA SOLAR SYSTEMS | 37 | 0 | 4.78 | $7.38 |
| 11 | BRIGHT OPS | 24 | 17 | 8.35 | $3.64 |
| 12 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 22 | 2 | 9.17 | $4.48 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 Grass Valley | 10.8 km | 1,846 | $4.39 | 46 |
| 95960 North San Juan | 13.1 km | 51 | $4.65 | 37 |
| 95714 Dutch Flat | 17.0 km | 18 | $3.83 | 40 |
| 95717 Gold Run | 17.4 km | 16 | $4.44 | 38 |
| 95975 Rough And Ready | 17.4 km | 239 | $4.59 | 38 |
| 95922 Camptonville | 18.0 km | 22 | $4.83 | 36 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95959
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER24.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.4%
REC GROUP10.2%
SHARP5.6%
CSI SOLAR4.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY26.7%
SOLAREDGE24.2%
SUNPOWER18.8%
SMA AMERICA17.6%
TESLA3.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95959
How many solar installations are there in 95959?
SolarDNA counts 1,674 active solar installations in Nevada City 95959, 1,589 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95959?
The median residential system in 95959 cost $4.55 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.29/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95959?
Installations in 95959 are up 15.1%: 107 in the trailing twelve months versus 93 before.
Who installs solar in 95959?
CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GROUP lead the 193 installers with systems in 95959. The full comp set is above.
Is 95959 a good market for solar sales?
95959 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets).