Tehama, CA 96090 solar market data
Updated March 2, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Tehama 96090 has 56 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.27/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96090 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
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
5.4%
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
96090 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 7 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96090
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 11 | 0 | 7.43 | $3.69 |
| 2 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 6 | 0 | 7.02 | $6.03 |
| 3 | ACCELERATED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | 3 | 0 | 5.34 | $12.82 |
| 4 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 3 | 0 | 6.83 | $5.75 |
| 5 | HALCYON SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 6.92 | $3.54 |
| 6 | PREMIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 3 | 0 | 4.95 | $5.83 |
| 7 | SUNRUN | 3 | 0 | 6.3 | $4.35 |
| 8 | BRIGHT OPS | 2 | 2 | 7.4 | — |
| 9 | CAPTIVE SOLAR ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 11.5 | $3.96 |
| 10 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.62 | — |
| 11 | WING SOLAR WOOD ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 5.56 | $2.70 |
| 12 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 7.88 | $2.93 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96090
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY13.2%
CSI SOLAR9.4%
JINKO SOLAR9.4%
CERTAINTEED7.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY57.7%
SOLAREDGE30.8%
SMA AMERICA7.7%
CHILICON POWER1.9%
FRONIUS USA1.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96090
How many solar installations are there in 96090?
SolarDNA counts 56 active solar installations in Tehama 96090, 56 of them residential, with data through March 2, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96090?
The median residential system in 96090 cost $4.27 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 96090?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96090: too few recent installs (data runs through March 2, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96090?
FREEDOM FOREVER, OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS, ACCELERATED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES lead the 25 installers with systems in 96090. The full comp set is above.
Is 96090 a good market for solar sales?
96090 scores 39 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 29% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.