Mcallen, TX 78501 solar market data
Updated March 20, 2020Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mcallen 78501 has 12 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.31/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78501 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.59/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
78501 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78501
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAM SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 12.09 | $3.31 |
| 2 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | 0 | 11.64 | $4.11 |
| 3 | SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS | 2 | 0 | 12.26 | $3.02 |
| 4 | BODINE SCOTT RENEWABLE | 1 | 0 | 7.44 | $3.89 |
| 5 | OFF GRID ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 3.42 | $7.19 |
| 6 | TEXAS GREEN SOLAR AND WIND SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 25.92 | $7.72 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78504 Mcallen | 4.5 km | 10 | $3.26 | 41 |
| 78577 Pharr | 6.5 km | 6 | $2.50 | 45 |
| 78539 Edinburg | 8.8 km | 14 | $4.17 | 37 |
| 78572 Mission | 8.9 km | 5 | $3.61 | 40 |
| 78596 Weslaco | 25.2 km | 18 | $3.52 | 40 |
| 78538 Edcouch | 30.3 km | 6 | $7.40 | 27 |
Same city
Other zips in Mcallen
Equipment
What gets installed in 78501
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
FIRST SOLAR20.0%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA20.0%
CENTROSOLAR AMERICA10.0%
CONERGY HOLDING10.0%
CSI SOLAR10.0%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78501
How many solar installations are there in 78501?
SolarDNA counts 12 active solar installations in Mcallen 78501, 6 of them residential, with data through March 20, 2020.
How much does solar cost in 78501?
The median residential system in 78501 cost $3.31 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.59/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78501?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78501: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 20, 2020).
Who installs solar in 78501?
CAM SOLAR, SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS lead the 6 installers with systems in 78501. The full comp set is above.
Is 78501 a good market for solar sales?
78501 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.