Whitmore, CA 96096 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Whitmore 96096 has 66 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.65/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 96096 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
37 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.6%
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
96096 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 6 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 96096
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOP HAT ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 5.28 | $4.76 |
| 2 | TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION | 5 | 0 | 8.25 | $4.04 |
| 3 | SUNON ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 7.55 | $4.10 |
| 4 | SUNGEVITY | 3 | 0 | 7.56 | $3.70 |
| 5 | ADDY ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 6.92 | $4.15 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 2 | 0 | 13.25 | $4.69 |
| 7 | HELIO ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 4.47 | $5.39 |
| 8 | HELIO ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 2.42 | $8.01 |
| 9 | HORIZON CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 0 | 8.98 | $4.98 |
| 10 | POWERHOUSE SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.52 | $5.32 |
| 11 | SUNLIFE-RAMCO ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 2.45 | $7.01 |
| 12 | WING SOLAR WOOD ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 18.28 | $3.59 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 96096
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA21.6%
CSI SOLAR11.8%
REC GROUP9.8%
SILFAB SOLAR9.8%
ADVANCE POWER3.9%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.1%
SOLAREDGE22.9%
SMA AMERICA18.0%
SOL-ARK8.2%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 96096
How many solar installations are there in 96096?
SolarDNA counts 66 active solar installations in Whitmore 96096, 61 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 96096?
The median residential system in 96096 cost $4.65 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 96096?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 96096: too few recent installs (data runs through April 29, 2026).
Who installs solar in 96096?
TOP HAT ENERGY, TOMSIK GREG CONSTRUCTION, SUNON ENERGY lead the 36 installers with systems in 96096. The full comp set is above.
Is 96096 a good market for solar sales?
96096 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.