Oroville, CA 95966 solar market data
Updated April 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oroville 95966 has 3,304 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.30/W, installations down 5.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95966 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.15%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.1%
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: 176–215 installs (midpoint 195)
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
95966 by year
200 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 211 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95966
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 414 | 39 | 7.86 | $4.46 |
| 2 | TESLA | 329 | 2 | 7.25 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 163 | 8 | 8.81 | $4.08 |
| 4 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 144 | 5 | 8.92 | $3.99 |
| 5 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 104 | 8 | 8.18 | $4.66 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 86 | 25 | 7.23 | $4.58 |
| 7 | ROYAL AIRE | 78 | 4 | 7.11 | $4.20 |
| 8 | V3 ELECTRIC | 74 | 1 | 7.57 | $4.03 |
| 9 | WESTHAVEN POWER | 58 | 5 | 9.03 | $4.80 |
| 10 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 58 | 0 | 9.36 | $4.75 |
| 11 | INFINITY ENERGY | 56 | 0 | 8.1 | $4.96 |
| 12 | SPG SOLAR | 56 | 0 | 6.48 | $7.45 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95968 Palermo | 8.7 km | 90 | $4.33 | 38 |
| 95914 Bangor | 12.3 km | 113 | $4.33 | 39 |
| 95972 Rackerby | 14.2 km | 7 | $4.54 | 37 |
| 95965 Oroville | 15.9 km | 1,785 | $4.25 | 46 |
| 95919 Brownsville | 18.3 km | 45 | $4.97 | 35 |
| 95941 Forbestown | 19.9 km | 10 | $5.84 | 31 |
Same city
Other zips in Oroville
Equipment
What gets installed in 95966
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.3%
CSI SOLAR12.9%
SUNPOWER8.1%
REC SOLAR6.9%
JINKO SOLAR6.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY42.2%
SOLAREDGE25.1%
SMA AMERICA7.1%
FRONIUS USA4.9%
SUNPOWER4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95966
How many solar installations are there in 95966?
SolarDNA counts 3,304 active solar installations in Oroville 95966, 3,250 of them residential, with data through April 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95966?
The median residential system in 95966 cost $4.30 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95966?
Installations in 95966 are down 5.2%: 200 in the trailing twelve months versus 211 before.
Who installs solar in 95966?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 276 installers with systems in 95966. The full comp set is above.
Is 95966 a good market for solar sales?
95966 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets).