Redding, CA 96003 solar market data
Updated April 17, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Redding 96003 has 1,321 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.92/W, installations up 26.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 53 — higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 96% of zips
Versus California
How 96003 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.34/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
53 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.06%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.9%
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: 85–111 installs (midpoint 98)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±13% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
96003 by year
87 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 69 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96003
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 103 | 0 | 8.78 | $5.00 |
| 2 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 90 | 0 | 7.12 | $3.92 |
| 3 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 77 | 3 | 11.61 | $2.88 |
| 4 | ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 59 | 9 | 8.54 | $3.39 |
| 5 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 58 | 0 | 9.56 | $3.37 |
| 6 | TESLA | 56 | 0 | 8.9 | $5.12 |
| 7 | INTEGRITY SOLAR | 45 | 0 | 8.5 | $3.55 |
| 8 | ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC | 40 | 0 | 10.06 | $3.14 |
| 9 | SUNRUN | 39 | 18 | 10.44 | $4.43 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 35 | 5 | 10.57 | $4.53 |
| 11 | HALCYON SOLAR | 34 | 0 | 18.49 | $3.47 |
| 12 | WHOLESALE SOLAR | 34 | 0 | 11.05 | $3.84 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96019 Shasta Lake | 7.8 km | 10 | $3.91 | 40 |
| 96002 Redding | 9.0 km | 572 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 96001 Redding | 9.0 km | 725 | $3.75 | 44 |
| 96073 Palo Cedro | 11.1 km | 868 | $3.68 | 45 |
| 96087 Shasta | 12.3 km | 73 | $3.87 | 41 |
| 96007 Anderson | 19.1 km | 2,169 | $4.03 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Redding
Equipment
What gets installed in 96003
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.8%
CSI SOLAR11.2%
SUNPOWER11.0%
REC SOLAR5.9%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY4.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.8%
SOLAREDGE18.1%
SMA AMERICA8.3%
SUNPOWER6.8%
FRONIUS USA4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96003
How many solar installations are there in 96003?
SolarDNA counts 1,321 active solar installations in Redding 96003, 1,289 of them residential, with data through April 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96003?
The median residential system in 96003 cost $3.92 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.34/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96003?
Installations in 96003 are up 26.1%: 87 in the trailing twelve months versus 69 before.
Who installs solar in 96003?
POWERHOUSE SOLAR, REVOLVE SOLAR, TOP HAT ENERGY lead the 138 installers with systems in 96003. The full comp set is above.
Is 96003 a good market for solar sales?
96003 scores 53 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 96% of U.S. zip markets).