Austin, TX 78705 solar market data
Updated June 14, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78705 has 68 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.02/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78705 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.12/W above
state median $3.90/W
Market score
38 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.5%
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
78705 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78705
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 14 | 0 | 5.26 | $3.91 |
| 2 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 11 | 0 | 8.43 | $3.00 |
| 3 | 512 SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 6.24 | $2.90 |
| 4 | TSPC | 6 | 0 | 14.72 | $7.14 |
| 5 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 4 | 0 | 2.44 | $6.74 |
| 6 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 9.03 | $4.03 |
| 7 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 3.36 | $6.95 |
| 8 | NATIVE | 3 | 0 | 4.85 | $4.07 |
| 9 | AUSTIN ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 4.03 | $5.54 |
| 10 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 9.8 | $2.83 |
| 11 | MERIDIAN | 2 | 0 | 23.05 | $6.47 |
| 12 | CELESTIAL POWER | 1 | 0 | 4.1 | $5.59 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78705
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER33.3%
LG ELECTRONICS30.0%
REC GROUP13.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA6.7%
ET SOLAR INDUSTRY3.3%
Inverters
SUNPOWER32.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY29.0%
SOLAREDGE29.0%
FRONIUS USA3.2%
POWER-ONE3.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78705
How many solar installations are there in 78705?
SolarDNA counts 68 active solar installations in Austin 78705, 58 of them residential, with data through June 14, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 78705?
The median residential system in 78705 cost $4.02 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.12/W above the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78705?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78705: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 14, 2023).
Who installs solar in 78705?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, 512 SOLAR lead the 20 installers with systems in 78705. The full comp set is above.
Is 78705 a good market for solar sales?
78705 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.