Corning, CA 96021 solar market data
Updated April 9, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Corning 96021 has 1,738 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.06/W, installations down 35.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96021 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.20/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.3%
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: 65–89 installs (midpoint 77)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
96021 by year
90 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 139 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96021
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 228 | 18 | 9.24 | $3.86 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 181 | 18 | 8.14 | $4.43 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 123 | 3 | 16.81 | $3.87 |
| 4 | TESLA | 102 | 0 | 6.83 | $5.12 |
| 5 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 92 | 6 | 7.75 | $5.02 |
| 6 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 81 | 0 | 8.79 | $4.62 |
| 7 | WING SOLAR WOOD ENERGY | 52 | 0 | 8.26 | $3.48 |
| 8 | BRIGHT OPS | 51 | 8 | 6.84 | $4.39 |
| 9 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 43 | 0 | 5.7 | $4.10 |
| 10 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 6.77 | $3.53 |
| 11 | IE CONSTRUCTION | 32 | 0 | 3.34 | $3.08 |
| 12 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 27 | 0 | 25.02 | $3.24 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96021
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.9%
CSI SOLAR12.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.1%
JINKO SOLAR6.1%
SUNPOWER5.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY42.9%
SOLAREDGE31.1%
SMA AMERICA6.9%
SUNPOWER3.4%
ABB3.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96021
How many solar installations are there in 96021?
SolarDNA counts 1,738 active solar installations in Corning 96021, 1,562 of them residential, with data through April 9, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96021?
The median residential system in 96021 cost $4.06 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.20/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96021?
Installations in 96021 are down 35.3%: 90 in the trailing twelve months versus 139 before.
Who installs solar in 96021?
FREEDOM FOREVER, SUNRUN, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 178 installers with systems in 96021. The full comp set is above.
Is 96021 a good market for solar sales?
96021 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets).