San Antonio, TX 78251 solar market data
Updated November 27, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Antonio 78251 has 1,330 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.86/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78251 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.04/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
45 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.59%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.2%
state 1.0%
Statewide momentum
▼ 23.4%
residential solar added in Texas, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
231.6K systems
3.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
78251 by year
220 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 180 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78251
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PE SOLAR POWER EXPERTS | 101 | 11 | 9.42 | $4.04 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 93 | 2 | 10.95 | $4.00 |
| 3 | CAM SOLAR | 78 | 0 | 7.48 | $3.18 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 76 | 6 | 9.76 | $3.94 |
| 5 | TRISMART SOLAR | 59 | 5 | 9.89 | $3.67 |
| 6 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 55 | 0 | 8.11 | $3.38 |
| 7 | ERUS ENERGY | 46 | 0 | 7.74 | $4.00 |
| 8 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 43 | 0 | 8.96 | $3.20 |
| 9 | VISION SOLAR | 41 | 0 | 7.61 | $3.60 |
| 10 | SOLAR ELECTRIC TEXAS | 40 | 0 | 7.71 | $3.61 |
| 11 | SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS | 37 | 0 | 8.9 | $3.36 |
| 12 | TITAN SOLAR | 33 | 1 | 9.52 | $4.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78238 San Antonio | 3.9 km | 431 | $3.90 | 40 |
| 78250 San Antonio | 5.2 km | 1,287 | $3.97 | 44 |
| 78245 San Antonio | 5.6 km | 3,575 | $3.99 | 48 |
| 78227 San Antonio | 6.4 km | 654 | $3.95 | 41 |
| 78228 San Antonio | 8.3 km | 662 | $3.98 | 41 |
| 78240 San Antonio | 8.5 km | 802 | $3.97 | 42 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78251
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY20.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.9%
SILFAB SOLAR9.1%
SUNPOWER6.7%
LG ELECTRONICS6.5%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE47.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY39.1%
SUNPOWER5.1%
SMA AMERICA1.9%
POWER-ONE1.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78251
How many solar installations are there in 78251?
SolarDNA counts 1,330 active solar installations in San Antonio 78251, 1,313 of them residential, with data through November 27, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 78251?
The median residential system in 78251 cost $3.86 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.04/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78251?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78251: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 27, 2023).
Who installs solar in 78251?
PE SOLAR POWER EXPERTS, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, CAM SOLAR lead the 114 installers with systems in 78251. The full comp set is above.
Is 78251 a good market for solar sales?
78251 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets).