Austin, TX 78731 solar market data
Updated November 13, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78731 has 468 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.78/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78731 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.12/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.21%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
7.3%
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
78731 by year
29 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 35 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78731
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 101 | 8 | 12.41 | $3.90 |
| 2 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 70 | 9 | 10.21 | $3.00 |
| 3 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 33 | 0 | 4.48 | $6.24 |
| 4 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 31 | 0 | 7.68 | $3.43 |
| 5 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 29 | 2 | 8.71 | $3.48 |
| 6 | MERIDIAN SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 3.57 | $7.09 |
| 7 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 19 | 0 | 6.32 | $3.54 |
| 8 | 512 SOLAR | 17 | 2 | 9.72 | $2.97 |
| 9 | HESOLAR | 15 | 2 | 9.68 | $3.27 |
| 10 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 9.54 | $2.75 |
| 11 | NATIVE | 9 | 0 | 8.39 | $3.24 |
| 12 | TESLA | 8 | 0 | 33.61 | $3.39 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78731
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER34.0%
LG ELECTRONICS15.7%
REC GROUP14.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.2%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP4.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY36.5%
SUNPOWER30.5%
SOLAREDGE23.5%
SMA AMERICA4.0%
TESLA2.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78731
How many solar installations are there in 78731?
SolarDNA counts 468 active solar installations in Austin 78731, 459 of them residential, with data through November 13, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78731?
The median residential system in 78731 cost $3.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.12/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78731?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78731: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 13, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78731?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, TEXAS SOLAR POWER lead the 56 installers with systems in 78731. The full comp set is above.
Is 78731 a good market for solar sales?
78731 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.