Cottonwood, CA 96022 solar market data
Updated April 10, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Cottonwood 96022 has 2,028 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.91/W, installations down 10.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96022 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.35/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.8%
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: 90–110 installs (midpoint 100)
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
96022 by year
106 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 119 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96022
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HALCYON SOLAR | 162 | 0 | 13.52 | $3.33 |
| 2 | TESLA | 152 | 0 | 7.7 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 129 | 5 | 8.06 | $4.35 |
| 4 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 115 | 0 | 6.82 | $3.90 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 88 | 10 | 8.75 | $4.29 |
| 6 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 68 | 0 | 8.04 | $4.71 |
| 7 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 66 | 2 | 8.45 | $3.52 |
| 8 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 64 | 4 | 9.38 | $4.78 |
| 9 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 62 | 0 | 9.61 | $4.21 |
| 10 | INTEGRITY SOLAR | 62 | 0 | 7.72 | $3.46 |
| 11 | GTI SOLAR | 51 | 0 | 9.17 | $3.45 |
| 12 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 45 | 2 | 9.38 | $3.50 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96022
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA19.7%
CSI SOLAR13.6%
SUNPOWER7.7%
TRINA SOLAR6.2%
REC SOLAR5.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY51.3%
SOLAREDGE18.1%
SMA AMERICA6.5%
FRONIUS USA5.5%
SUNPOWER4.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96022
How many solar installations are there in 96022?
SolarDNA counts 2,028 active solar installations in Cottonwood 96022, 1,964 of them residential, with data through April 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96022?
The median residential system in 96022 cost $3.91 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.35/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96022?
Installations in 96022 are down 10.9%: 106 in the trailing twelve months versus 119 before.
Who installs solar in 96022?
HALCYON SOLAR, TESLA, SUNRUN lead the 190 installers with systems in 96022. The full comp set is above.
Is 96022 a good market for solar sales?
96022 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets).