San Antonio, TX 78256 solar market data
Updated December 11, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Antonio 78256 has 185 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.57/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78256 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.33/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
9.2%
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
78256 by year
33 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 25 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78256
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 26 | 3 | 8.86 | $3.83 |
| 2 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 20 | 1 | 8.19 | $3.27 |
| 3 | ION SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 8.32 | $4.00 |
| 4 | ADT SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 9.64 | $4.00 |
| 5 | IES RESIDENTIAL | 7 | 1 | 11.63 | $2.73 |
| 6 | STRATA SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 86.3 | $2.70 |
| 7 | TRISMART SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 9.96 | $3.50 |
| 8 | CAM SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 8.52 | $2.80 |
| 9 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 5 | 0 | 7.71 | $4.18 |
| 10 | SOLAR ELECTRIC TEXAS | 5 | 0 | 12.47 | $4.00 |
| 11 | SUNRUN | 5 | 0 | 16.18 | $3.83 |
| 12 | TESLA | 5 | 0 | 15.58 | $2.07 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78257 San Antonio | 3.8 km | 96 | $3.81 | 39 |
| 78249 San Antonio | 6.3 km | 1,123 | $3.89 | 44 |
| 78255 San Antonio | 8.4 km | 570 | $3.52 | 43 |
| 78231 San Antonio | 9.6 km | 121 | $3.93 | 39 |
| 78248 San Antonio | 10.6 km | 170 | $3.74 | 40 |
| 78230 San Antonio | 11.0 km | 503 | $3.81 | 41 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78256
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER12.5%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY11.4%
SILFAB SOLAR11.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.2%
CSI SOLAR5.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY44.3%
SOLAREDGE29.3%
SUNPOWER9.6%
POWER-ONE4.8%
TESLA3.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78256
How many solar installations are there in 78256?
SolarDNA counts 185 active solar installations in San Antonio 78256, 176 of them residential, with data through December 11, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 78256?
The median residential system in 78256 cost $3.57 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.33/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78256?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78256: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 11, 2023).
Who installs solar in 78256?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC, ION SOLAR lead the 52 installers with systems in 78256. The full comp set is above.
Is 78256 a good market for solar sales?
78256 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.