Redding, CA 96001 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Redding 96001 has 725 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96001 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.5%
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
96001 by year
33 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 40 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96001
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 71 | 5 | 12.54 | $3.00 |
| 2 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 54 | 0 | 8.92 | $5.92 |
| 3 | INTEGRITY SOLAR | 44 | 0 | 11.88 | $3.54 |
| 4 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 41 | 3 | 10.54 | $4.82 |
| 5 | ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC | 41 | 0 | 10.33 | $3.18 |
| 6 | ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 38 | 0 | 8.43 | $3.90 |
| 7 | HALCYON SOLAR | 32 | 0 | 12.84 | $3.14 |
| 8 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 29 | 0 | 7.15 | $3.98 |
| 9 | ADDY ELECTRIC | 28 | 0 | 11.41 | $3.52 |
| 10 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 21 | 0 | 9.22 | $4.11 |
| 11 | TESLA | 19 | 0 | 9.54 | $5.12 |
| 12 | WHOLESALE SOLAR | 19 | 0 | 11.32 | $3.75 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96002 Redding | 6.7 km | 572 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 96003 Redding | 9.0 km | 1,321 | $3.92 | 53 |
| 96087 Shasta | 9.1 km | 73 | $3.87 | 41 |
| 96007 Anderson | 13.5 km | 2,169 | $4.03 | 50 |
| 96073 Palo Cedro | 14.6 km | 868 | $3.68 | 45 |
| 96019 Shasta Lake | 15.6 km | 10 | $3.91 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Redding
Equipment
What gets installed in 96001
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.6%
SUNPOWER11.5%
CSI SOLAR11.3%
REC GROUP8.0%
REC SOLAR5.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.3%
SOLAREDGE20.7%
SMA AMERICA12.9%
SUNPOWER7.6%
FRONIUS USA4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96001
How many solar installations are there in 96001?
SolarDNA counts 725 active solar installations in Redding 96001, 711 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96001?
The median residential system in 96001 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96001?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96001: too few recent installs (data runs through April 13, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96001?
TOP HAT ENERGY, POWERHOUSE SOLAR, INTEGRITY SOLAR lead the 121 installers with systems in 96001. The full comp set is above.
Is 96001 a good market for solar sales?
96001 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets).