Austin, TX 78729 solar market data
Updated December 16, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78729 has 188 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.75/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78729 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
40 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.1%
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
78729 by year
13 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 18 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78729
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 41 | 5 | 6.47 | $3.98 |
| 2 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 18 | 2 | 7.49 | $3.06 |
| 3 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 6.56 | $3.58 |
| 4 | 512 SOLAR | 8 | 2 | 8.36 | $2.90 |
| 5 | WELLS SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 8.27 | $3.60 |
| 6 | TESLA | 7 | 0 | 8.16 | $3.35 |
| 7 | HESOLAR | 5 | 0 | 8.84 | $3.19 |
| 8 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 4.92 | $3.70 |
| 9 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 5 | 0 | 5.03 | $6.50 |
| 10 | AUSTIN ENERGY | 4 | 0 | 3.99 | $6.47 |
| 11 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 4 | 0 | 9.71 | $3.38 |
| 12 | ION SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 6.76 | $4.76 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78729
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER26.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.2%
REC GROUP9.5%
LG ELECTRONICS8.6%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY5.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.9%
SOLAREDGE31.1%
SUNPOWER25.5%
DELTA ELECTRONICS2.8%
SMA AMERICA2.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78729
How many solar installations are there in 78729?
SolarDNA counts 188 active solar installations in Austin 78729, 185 of them residential, with data through December 16, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78729?
The median residential system in 78729 cost $3.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78729?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78729: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 16, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78729?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, LONGHORN SOLAR lead the 51 installers with systems in 78729. The full comp set is above.
Is 78729 a good market for solar sales?
78729 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.