San Antonio, TX 78253 solar market data
Updated December 3, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Antonio 78253 has 3,436 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.93/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78253 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.03/W above
state median $3.90/W
Market score
48 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
1.53%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.0%
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
78253 by year
741 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 605 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78253
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREENSTAR POWER | 357 | 79 | 9.5 | $4.00 |
| 2 | TRISMART SOLAR | 310 | 50 | 8.62 | $3.90 |
| 3 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 294 | 30 | 8.93 | $3.95 |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 243 | 34 | 6.83 | $4.00 |
| 5 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 238 | 0 | 7.42 | $3.44 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 182 | 13 | 9.58 | $3.96 |
| 7 | ADT SOLAR | 136 | 1 | 8.87 | $4.00 |
| 8 | SUNRUN | 100 | 0 | 10.52 | $4.22 |
| 9 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 89 | 0 | 8.09 | $3.40 |
| 10 | CAM SOLAR | 86 | 0 | 8.9 | $3.16 |
| 11 | SUNPRO SOLAR | 85 | 0 | 5.9 | $4.00 |
| 12 | ERUS ENERGY | 81 | 0 | 6.83 | $4.00 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78245 San Antonio | 7.3 km | 3,575 | $3.99 | 48 |
| 78251 San Antonio | 8.9 km | 1,330 | $3.86 | 45 |
| 78250 San Antonio | 9.2 km | 1,287 | $3.97 | 44 |
| 78254 San Antonio | 10.6 km | 3,443 | $3.94 | 48 |
| 78066 Rio Medina | 11.8 km | 5 | $3.49 | 40 |
| 78227 San Antonio | 12.0 km | 654 | $3.95 | 41 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78253
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY19.6%
SILFAB SOLAR12.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.5%
SUNPOWER7.2%
REC GROUP7.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY51.2%
SOLAREDGE34.8%
SUNPOWER5.8%
POWER-ONE2.3%
SMA AMERICA1.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78253
How many solar installations are there in 78253?
SolarDNA counts 3,436 active solar installations in San Antonio 78253, 3,416 of them residential, with data through December 3, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 78253?
The median residential system in 78253 cost $3.93 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.03/W above the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78253?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78253: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 3, 2023).
Who installs solar in 78253?
GREENSTAR POWER, TRISMART SOLAR, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX lead the 131 installers with systems in 78253. The full comp set is above.
Is 78253 a good market for solar sales?
78253 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets).