Redding, CA 96002 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Redding 96002 has 572 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.76/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96002 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
7.0%
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
96002 by year
36 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 25 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96002
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 46 | 1 | 13.98 | $2.73 |
| 2 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 37 | 0 | 10.66 | $5.24 |
| 3 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 6.9 | $3.72 |
| 4 | HALCYON SOLAR | 31 | 0 | 9.59 | $3.31 |
| 5 | TESLA | 29 | 0 | 7.19 | $5.12 |
| 6 | ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 27 | 1 | 9.55 | $3.39 |
| 7 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 24 | 2 | 10.65 | $3.40 |
| 8 | SUNRUN | 22 | 3 | 11.14 | $4.55 |
| 9 | ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC | 19 | 0 | 10.11 | $3.09 |
| 10 | RESPONSIBLE SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 10.26 | $4.00 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 14 | 3 | 11.5 | $4.51 |
| 12 | INTEGRITY SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 8.91 | $3.35 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96001 Redding | 6.7 km | 725 | $3.75 | 44 |
| 96073 Palo Cedro | 8.5 km | 868 | $3.68 | 45 |
| 96003 Redding | 9.0 km | 1,321 | $3.92 | 53 |
| 96007 Anderson | 10.2 km | 2,169 | $4.03 | 50 |
| 96087 Shasta | 15.4 km | 73 | $3.87 | 41 |
| 96019 Shasta Lake | 16.7 km | 10 | $3.91 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Redding
Equipment
What gets installed in 96002
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.5%
CSI SOLAR11.2%
SUNPOWER10.2%
REC GROUP7.1%
REC SOLAR6.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY43.9%
SOLAREDGE24.2%
SMA AMERICA7.7%
SUNPOWER6.4%
FRONIUS USA5.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96002
How many solar installations are there in 96002?
SolarDNA counts 572 active solar installations in Redding 96002, 549 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96002?
The median residential system in 96002 cost $3.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96002?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96002: too few recent installs (data runs through April 15, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96002?
TOP HAT ENERGY, POWERHOUSE SOLAR, REVOLVE SOLAR lead the 94 installers with systems in 96002. The full comp set is above.
Is 96002 a good market for solar sales?
96002 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets).