Princeton, CA 95970 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Princeton 95970 has 74 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.71/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95970 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.56/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.4%
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
Growth & pricing
95970 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95970
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELITE SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 137.75 | — |
| 2 | NORTH STATE SOLAR | 9 | 0 | 7.49 | $3.83 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 7 | 0 | 18.02 | $3.22 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 5 | 1 | 12.16 | $3.74 |
| 5 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 4 | 0 | 140.62 | $2.97 |
| 6 | NORTH STATE ENERGY SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 10.84 | $3.59 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 0 | 9.66 | $3.62 |
| 8 | SOMMERS CONSTRUCTION | 3 | 0 | 16.14 | $3.14 |
| 9 | THE SOLAR COMPANY | 3 | 0 | 7.35 | — |
| 10 | BRIGHT OPS | 2 | 1 | 9.01 | $3.91 |
| 11 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY STORE | 2 | 0 | 5.61 | — |
| 12 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 2 | 0 | 8.62 | $8.67 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95970
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER20.0%
CSI SOLAR15.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.7%
TRINA SOLAR5.7%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA25.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY23.5%
SOLAREDGE14.7%
ABB7.3%
CHILICON POWER7.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95970
How many solar installations are there in 95970?
SolarDNA counts 74 active solar installations in Princeton 95970, 34 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95970?
The median residential system in 95970 cost $3.71 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.56/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95970?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95970: too few recent installs (data runs through April 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95970?
ELITE SOLAR, NORTH STATE SOLAR, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 30 installers with systems in 95970. The full comp set is above.
Is 95970 a good market for solar sales?
95970 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.