Austin, TX 78701 solar market data
Updated June 18, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78701 has 15 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.60/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78701 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.70/W above
state median $3.90/W
Market score
35 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
78701 by year
1 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 78701
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 1.71 | $4.38 |
| 2 | MERIDIAN | 2 | 0 | 15.25 | $7.75 |
| 3 | STANDARD RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 3.2 | $7.59 |
| 4 | TSPC | 2 | 0 | 2 | $8.59 |
| 5 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 16.2 | $3.48 |
| 6 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 1 | 0 | 70.56 | $3.30 |
| 7 | HESOLAR | 1 | 0 | 42.63 | $3.56 |
| 8 | JANETS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 2.97 | $6.87 |
| 9 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 148.68 | $4.60 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78701
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CSI SOLAR33.3%
LG ELECTRONICS33.3%
REC GROUP33.3%
Inverters
POWER-ONE33.3%
SMA AMERICA33.3%
SOLAREDGE33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78701
How many solar installations are there in 78701?
SolarDNA counts 15 active solar installations in Austin 78701, 8 of them residential, with data through June 18, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78701?
The median residential system in 78701 cost $4.60 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.70/W above the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78701?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78701: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 18, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78701?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, MERIDIAN, STANDARD RENEWABLE ENERGY lead the 9 installers with systems in 78701. The full comp set is above.
Is 78701 a good market for solar sales?
78701 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.