French Gulch, CA 96033 solar market data
Updated January 30, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
French Gulch 96033 has 13 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.91/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96033 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.36/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.7%
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
96033 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96033
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERICAN DREAM CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 2 | 3.07 | $3.83 |
| 2 | BRIGHT OPS | 2 | 0 | 5.36 | $5.25 |
| 3 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 0 | 7.28 | $2.62 |
| 4 | ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | $5.35 |
| 5 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.68 | $3.29 |
| 6 | HORIZON CONSTRUCTION | 1 | 0 | 8.01 | $4.43 |
| 7 | MOUNTAIN ENERGY CENTER | 1 | 0 | 0.22 | — |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96033
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CSI SOLAR27.3%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY18.2%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY18.2%
AUXIN SOLAR9.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE46.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY30.8%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM7.7%
CHILICON POWER7.7%
XANTREX TECHNOLOGY7.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96033
How many solar installations are there in 96033?
SolarDNA counts 13 active solar installations in French Gulch 96033, 13 of them residential, with data through January 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96033?
The median residential system in 96033 cost $3.91 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.36/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96033?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96033: too few recent installs (data runs through January 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96033?
AMERICAN DREAM CONSTRUCTION, BRIGHT OPS, TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION lead the 7 installers with systems in 96033. The full comp set is above.
Is 96033 a good market for solar sales?
96033 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.