San Antonio, TX 78261 solar market data
Updated November 9, 2023Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
San Antonio 78261 has 1,067 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78261 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
44 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.47%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.8%
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
78261 by year
162 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 147 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78261
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 103 | 0 | 7.69 | $3.51 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 96 | 6 | 9.21 | $3.98 |
| 3 | IMAGINE HOMES | 87 | 0 | 2.09 | $3.23 |
| 4 | TRISMART SOLAR | 63 | 1 | 8.35 | $3.75 |
| 5 | ION SOLAR | 50 | 7 | 7.06 | $4.00 |
| 6 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 47 | 0 | 8.5 | $3.40 |
| 7 | CAM SOLAR | 44 | 0 | 9.55 | $3.10 |
| 8 | SUNRUN | 42 | 1 | 10.31 | $3.93 |
| 9 | GREENSTAR POWER | 35 | 2 | 10.2 | $4.00 |
| 10 | ADT SOLAR | 35 | 1 | 10.99 | $3.87 |
| 11 | SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS | 30 | 1 | 15.24 | $3.17 |
| 12 | IES RESIDENTIAL | 25 | 1 | 9.71 | $3.22 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78260 San Antonio | 5.5 km | 914 | $3.69 | 44 |
| 78259 San Antonio | 8.9 km | 774 | $3.74 | 43 |
| 78163 Bulverde | 9.0 km | 557 | $3.90 | 41 |
| 78258 San Antonio | 9.3 km | 1,003 | $3.65 | 44 |
| 78266 San Antonio | 11.3 km | 334 | $3.61 | 41 |
| 78247 San Antonio | 13.4 km | 1,283 | $3.95 | 44 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78261
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY13.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.7%
SILFAB SOLAR9.5%
SUNPOWER8.3%
LG ELECTRONICS6.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY42.0%
SOLAREDGE31.3%
SUNPOWER7.1%
SMA AMERICA6.7%
FRONIUS USA5.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78261
How many solar installations are there in 78261?
SolarDNA counts 1,067 active solar installations in San Antonio 78261, 1,062 of them residential, with data through November 9, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 78261?
The median residential system in 78261 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78261?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78261: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 9, 2023).
Who installs solar in 78261?
ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, IMAGINE HOMES lead the 96 installers with systems in 78261. The full comp set is above.
Is 78261 a good market for solar sales?
78261 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets).