Austin, TX 78702 solar market data
Updated November 8, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78702 has 285 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.40/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78702 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.50/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
42 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.7%
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
78702 by year
13 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 16 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78702
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 67 | 5 | 12.31 | $2.84 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 53 | 1 | 20.05 | $4.00 |
| 3 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 21 | 0 | 10.25 | $2.42 |
| 4 | 512 SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 5.09 | $2.75 |
| 5 | NATIVE | 12 | 0 | 5.33 | $3.65 |
| 6 | TESLA | 9 | 0 | 21 | $3.35 |
| 7 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 9 | 0 | 3.9 | $6.23 |
| 8 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 31.48 | $6.85 |
| 9 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 6.31 | $3.45 |
| 10 | HESOLAR | 5 | 1 | 5.94 | $3.57 |
| 11 | TITAN SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 7.41 | $5.10 |
| 12 | ATMA ENERGY | 3 | 1 | 7.27 | $2.74 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78702
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER26.4%
REC GROUP15.2%
LG ELECTRONICS14.4%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.4%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY4.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.3%
SOLAREDGE24.8%
SUNPOWER21.5%
SMA AMERICA5.0%
DELTA ELECTRONICS2.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78702
How many solar installations are there in 78702?
SolarDNA counts 285 active solar installations in Austin 78702, 257 of them residential, with data through November 8, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78702?
The median residential system in 78702 cost $3.40 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.50/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78702?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78702: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 8, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78702?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, GREENBELT SOLAR lead the 55 installers with systems in 78702. The full comp set is above.
Is 78702 a good market for solar sales?
78702 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.