Paradise, CA 95969 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Paradise 95969 has 2,894 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.59/W, installations up 16.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus California
How 95969 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.68/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.7%
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: 395–483 installs (midpoint 439)
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
95969 by year
405 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 347 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95969
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | URBAN DESIGN | 211 | 37 | 7.51 | $3.81 |
| 2 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 201 | 26 | 7.45 | $3.92 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 196 | 5 | 8.46 | $3.93 |
| 4 | TESLA | 180 | 4 | 8.62 | $5.12 |
| 5 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 133 | 0 | 7.56 | $4.91 |
| 6 | SUNRUN | 123 | 13 | 7.34 | $4.44 |
| 7 | AMERICAN DREAM CONSTRUCTION | 83 | 20 | 3.8 | $3.50 |
| 8 | URBAN DESIGN SOLAR | 70 | 2 | 9.2 | $3.42 |
| 9 | CLIMATE AND ENERGY | 67 | 0 | 8.36 | $3.20 |
| 10 | ROYAL AIRE | 66 | 5 | 6.89 | $3.92 |
| 11 | UNDER THE SUN SOLAR AND ELECTRIC | 58 | 51 | 2.83 | $2.92 |
| 12 | REVAMP ENERGY | 57 | 0 | 7.29 | $2.70 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95967 Paradise | 6.1 km | 7 | $5.41 | 33 |
| 95942 Forest Ranch | 15.2 km | 141 | $4.00 | 40 |
| 95954 Magalia | 15.3 km | 388 | $3.99 | 42 |
| 95965 Oroville | 16.9 km | 1,785 | $4.25 | 46 |
| 95928 Chico | 17.9 km | 4,352 | $3.73 | 45 |
| 95929 Chico | 20.2 km | 9 | $2.75 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Paradise
Equipment
What gets installed in 95969
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA28.7%
CSI SOLAR11.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.4%
SUNPOWER5.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY67.9%
SOLAREDGE12.5%
SMA AMERICA3.5%
SUNPOWER3.5%
TESLA2.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95969
How many solar installations are there in 95969?
SolarDNA counts 2,894 active solar installations in Paradise 95969, 2,834 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95969?
The median residential system in 95969 cost $3.59 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.68/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95969?
Installations in 95969 are up 16.7%: 405 in the trailing twelve months versus 347 before.
Who installs solar in 95969?
URBAN DESIGN, OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 225 installers with systems in 95969. The full comp set is above.
Is 95969 a good market for solar sales?
95969 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).