Chico, CA 95973 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chico 95973 has 6,228 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.76/W, installations up 19.4% 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 95973 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
56 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.4%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 297–363 installs (midpoint 330)
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
95973 by year
301 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 252 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95973
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 927 | 18 | 9.87 | $4.04 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 785 | 63 | 6.39 | $4.42 |
| 3 | TESLA | 521 | 5 | 7.08 | $5.12 |
| 4 | ROYAL AIRE | 307 | 18 | 6.85 | $3.95 |
| 5 | CLIMATE AND ENERGY | 241 | 0 | 8.95 | $3.08 |
| 6 | UNITED SUN ENERGY | 205 | 8 | 12.89 | $2.99 |
| 7 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 160 | 0 | 12 | $3.10 |
| 8 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 155 | 16 | 7.83 | $4.19 |
| 9 | PHOENIX SOLAR ENERGY | 117 | 0 | 6.81 | $4.05 |
| 10 | FEATHER RIVER AIRE AND SOLAR | 114 | 6 | 8.79 | $3.33 |
| 11 | URBAN DESIGN SOLAR | 110 | 0 | 8.63 | $3.35 |
| 12 | WEBB BILL CONSTRUCTION | 107 | 30 | 4.54 | $2.69 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95927 Chico | 6.3 km | 9 | $4.17 | 39 |
| 95926 Chico | 6.7 km | 3,932 | $3.86 | 58 |
| 95929 Chico | 8.4 km | 9 | $2.75 | 45 |
| 95928 Chico | 10.2 km | 4,352 | $3.73 | 45 |
| 95951 Hamilton City | 14.0 km | 241 | $4.30 | 39 |
| 95942 Forest Ranch | 18.8 km | 141 | $4.00 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Chico
Equipment
What gets installed in 95973
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.0%
SUNPOWER14.3%
CSI SOLAR13.3%
JINKO SOLAR7.2%
REC SOLAR5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY51.4%
SOLAREDGE16.4%
SUNPOWER9.3%
SMA AMERICA7.5%
POWER-ONE3.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95973
How many solar installations are there in 95973?
SolarDNA counts 6,228 active solar installations in Chico 95973, 6,041 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95973?
The median residential system in 95973 cost $3.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95973?
Installations in 95973 are up 19.4%: 301 in the trailing twelve months versus 252 before.
Who installs solar in 95973?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 272 installers with systems in 95973. The full comp set is above.
Is 95973 a good market for solar sales?
95973 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).