Austin, TX 78704 solar market data
Updated December 18, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78704 has 626 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.74/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78704 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
42 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.8%
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
78704 by year
25 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78704
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 186 | 6 | 8.9 | $2.89 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 124 | 5 | 8.85 | $3.81 |
| 3 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 38 | 0 | 10 | $7.13 |
| 4 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 33 | 0 | 3.96 | $6.15 |
| 5 | 512 SOLAR | 22 | 2 | 7.51 | $3.04 |
| 6 | AUSTIN ENERGY | 17 | 0 | 3.14 | $6.33 |
| 7 | NATIVE | 17 | 0 | 9.11 | $3.51 |
| 8 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 6.64 | $3.35 |
| 9 | WELLS SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 7.44 | $3.05 |
| 10 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 14 | 4 | 13.41 | $2.79 |
| 11 | TESLA | 11 | 0 | 7.58 | $3.35 |
| 12 | HESOLAR | 10 | 1 | 10.11 | $2.66 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78704
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER29.9%
LG ELECTRONICS14.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.3%
REC GROUP11.5%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY4.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY39.2%
SUNPOWER30.2%
SOLAREDGE19.4%
SMA AMERICA6.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM1.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78704
How many solar installations are there in 78704?
SolarDNA counts 626 active solar installations in Austin 78704, 584 of them residential, with data through December 18, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78704?
The median residential system in 78704 cost $3.74 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78704?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78704: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 18, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78704?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, MERIDIAN SOLAR lead the 60 installers with systems in 78704. The full comp set is above.
Is 78704 a good market for solar sales?
78704 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets).