Austin, TX 78717 solar market data
Updated April 1, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78717 has 83 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.90/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78717 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.00/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
43 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.4%
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
78717 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 6 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78717
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 20 | 0 | 6.4 | $3.56 |
| 2 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 7.39 | $2.35 |
| 3 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 14.56 | $2.97 |
| 4 | AXIS SOLAR | 7 | 7 | 677.34 | $1.77 |
| 5 | TESLA | 5 | 0 | 7.44 | $2.65 |
| 6 | 512 SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 7.22 | $2.75 |
| 7 | ION SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 5.45 | $4.00 |
| 8 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 170.28 | $2.65 |
| 9 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 4.99 | $2.50 |
| 10 | DKD ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 4.89 | $2.79 |
| 11 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 119.68 | $2.13 |
| 12 | GREENSTAR POWER | 1 | 0 | 5.72 | $3.00 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78717
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER22.9%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP16.7%
JA SOLAR10.4%
LG ELECTRONICS8.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.6%
SOLAREDGE24.5%
SUNPOWER22.4%
CHINT POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA10.2%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES2.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78717
How many solar installations are there in 78717?
SolarDNA counts 83 active solar installations in Austin 78717, 69 of them residential, with data through April 1, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78717?
The median residential system in 78717 cost $2.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.00/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78717?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78717: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 1, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78717?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, GREENBELT SOLAR, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR lead the 16 installers with systems in 78717. The full comp set is above.
Is 78717 a good market for solar sales?
78717 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.