Hat Creek, CA 96040 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Hat Creek 96040 has 14 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.23/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96040 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.1%
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
96040 by year
2 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96040
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 11.14 | $5.81 |
| 2 | ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 3 | 0 | 6.53 | $4.14 |
| 3 | INTEGRITY HEATING AIR & SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 13.09 | $3.21 |
| 4 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 7.02 | $3.08 |
| 5 | ESSEX HEATING AND AIR | 1 | 0 | 10.2 | $3.29 |
| 6 | HOWARDS DELBERT BUILDING | 1 | 0 | 3.15 | $5.76 |
| 7 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 5.85 | $5.09 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96040
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY23.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.1%
CSI SOLAR15.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY7.7%
REC GROUP7.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY50.0%
SMA AMERICA25.0%
FRONIUS USA8.3%
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS8.3%
SOLAREDGE8.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96040
How many solar installations are there in 96040?
SolarDNA counts 14 active solar installations in Hat Creek 96040, 14 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96040?
The median residential system in 96040 cost $4.23 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96040?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96040: too few recent installs (data runs through April 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96040?
TOP HAT ENERGY, ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS, INTEGRITY HEATING AIR & SOLAR lead the 7 installers with systems in 96040. The full comp set is above.
Is 96040 a good market for solar sales?
96040 scores 39 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.