Mcallen, TX 78504 solar market data
Updated February 27, 2020Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mcallen 78504 has 10 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.26/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78504 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.64/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.00%
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
78504 by year
3 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 78504
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALBA ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 13.24 | $3.22 |
| 2 | CAM SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 12.71 | $3.27 |
| 3 | IES RESIDENTIAL | 1 | 0 | 13.65 | $2.51 |
| 4 | LEXINE | 1 | 0 | 1.2 | $5.00 |
| 5 | OFF GRID ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 9.98 | $4.37 |
| 6 | SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 16.92 | $3.02 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78501 Mcallen | 4.5 km | 12 | $3.31 | 41 |
| 78539 Edinburg | 5.4 km | 14 | $4.17 | 37 |
| 78577 Pharr | 9.7 km | 6 | $2.50 | 45 |
| 78572 Mission | 10.5 km | 5 | $3.61 | 40 |
| 78596 Weslaco | 25.9 km | 18 | $3.52 | 40 |
| 78538 Edcouch | 28.1 km | 6 | $7.40 | 27 |
Same city
Other zips in Mcallen
Equipment
What gets installed in 78504
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CENTROSOLAR AMERICA25.0%
S-ENERGY25.0%
SHARP25.0%
SOLARCITY25.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78504
How many solar installations are there in 78504?
SolarDNA counts 10 active solar installations in Mcallen 78504, 9 of them residential, with data through February 27, 2020.
How much does solar cost in 78504?
The median residential system in 78504 cost $3.26 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.64/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78504?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78504: insufficient recent data (data runs through February 27, 2020).
Who installs solar in 78504?
ALBA ENERGY, CAM SOLAR, IES RESIDENTIAL lead the 6 installers with systems in 78504. The full comp set is above.
Is 78504 a good market for solar sales?
78504 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.