Weslaco, TX 78596 solar market data
Updated December 3, 2020Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Weslaco 78596 has 18 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.52/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78596 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
40 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
78596 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78596
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARDEL SOUZA | 5 | 0 | 20.58 | $3.80 |
| 2 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 4 | 0 | 5.22 | $2.91 |
| 3 | ALBA ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 23.8 | $1.92 |
| 4 | ALTERNATIVE POWER SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 8.64 | $4.14 |
| 5 | SOLERGY | 1 | 0 | 29.58 | $3.34 |
| 6 | SOUTH TEXAS SOLAR SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 3.96 | $3.30 |
| 7 | TESLA | 1 | 0 | 1218.78 | $1.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78559 La Feria | 16.2 km | 9 | $3.73 | 39 |
| 78538 Edcouch | 18.4 km | 6 | $7.40 | 27 |
| 78577 Pharr | 19.8 km | 6 | $2.50 | 45 |
| 78539 Edinburg | 22.9 km | 14 | $4.17 | 37 |
| 78552 Harlingen | 24.2 km | 6 | $4.05 | 38 |
| 78501 Mcallen | 25.2 km | 12 | $3.31 | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Weslaco
Equipment
What gets installed in 78596
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KOSOL ENERGIE PVT31.3%
PANASONIC ECO SOLUTIONS CANADA12.5%
TRINA SOLAR12.5%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE6.3%
CENTROSOLAR AMERICA6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY20.0%
FRONIUS USA20.0%
POWER-ONE20.0%
PV POWERED20.0%
SMA AMERICA20.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78596
How many solar installations are there in 78596?
SolarDNA counts 18 active solar installations in Weslaco 78596, 11 of them residential, with data through December 3, 2020.
How much does solar cost in 78596?
The median residential system in 78596 cost $3.52 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78596?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78596: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 3, 2020).
Who installs solar in 78596?
MARDEL SOUZA, SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, ALBA ENERGY lead the 7 installers with systems in 78596. The full comp set is above.
Is 78596 a good market for solar sales?
78596 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.