Palo Cedro, CA 96073 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palo Cedro 96073 has 868 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.68/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96073 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.58/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
45 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.2%
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
96073 by year
41 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 53 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96073
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 110 | 3 | 11.68 | $3.17 |
| 2 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 60 | 1 | 10.82 | $3.36 |
| 3 | HALCYON SOLAR | 53 | 0 | 14.72 | $3.05 |
| 4 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 46 | 0 | 8.31 | $3.93 |
| 5 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 37 | 0 | 8.71 | $5.44 |
| 6 | ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC | 35 | 0 | 10.8 | $3.18 |
| 7 | ELECTRIC SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 32 | 1 | 10.69 | $3.40 |
| 8 | INTEGRITY SOLAR | 29 | 0 | 10.54 | $3.71 |
| 9 | SUNRUN | 27 | 4 | 10.54 | $4.55 |
| 10 | TESLA | 25 | 0 | 21.76 | $5.12 |
| 11 | ADDY ELECTRIC | 22 | 0 | 11.38 | $3.77 |
| 12 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 22 | 0 | 11.25 | $4.11 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96073
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.1%
CSI SOLAR10.7%
REC GROUP8.6%
SUNPOWER7.4%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY5.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY46.8%
SOLAREDGE20.9%
SMA AMERICA10.4%
FRONIUS USA6.3%
SUNPOWER5.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96073
How many solar installations are there in 96073?
SolarDNA counts 868 active solar installations in Palo Cedro 96073, 827 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96073?
The median residential system in 96073 cost $3.68 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.58/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 96073?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96073: too few recent installs (data runs through April 22, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96073?
TOP HAT ENERGY, TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION, HALCYON SOLAR lead the 121 installers with systems in 96073. The full comp set is above.
Is 96073 a good market for solar sales?
96073 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 70% of U.S. zip markets).