Austin, TX 78726 solar market data
Updated January 12, 2022Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78726 has 14 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.42/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78726 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.48/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
45 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
78726 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 78726
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUSTIN ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 33.34 | $2.15 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 3 | 0 | 7.01 | $3.90 |
| 3 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 8.04 | $2.63 |
| 4 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 5.6 | $2.44 |
| 5 | NOW ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 8.8 | $2.93 |
| 6 | TESLA | 1 | 0 | 5.53 | $3.20 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78726
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER75.0%
AU OPTRONICS25.0%
Inverters
SUNPOWER75.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78726
How many solar installations are there in 78726?
SolarDNA counts 14 active solar installations in Austin 78726, 14 of them residential, with data through January 12, 2022.
How much does solar cost in 78726?
The median residential system in 78726 cost $2.42 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.48/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78726?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78726: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 12, 2022).
Who installs solar in 78726?
AUSTIN ENERGY, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LONGHORN SOLAR lead the 6 installers with systems in 78726. The full comp set is above.
Is 78726 a good market for solar sales?
78726 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 68% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.