Austin, TX 78738 solar market data
Updated November 8, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78738 has 368 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.25/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78738 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.65/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
43 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.3%
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
78738 by year
7 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 15 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78738
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 83 | 1 | 11.68 | $3.79 |
| 2 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 48 | 1 | 8.53 | $2.15 |
| 3 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 40 | 0 | 10.3 | $2.95 |
| 4 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 20 | 0 | 11.02 | $3.68 |
| 5 | TESLA | 19 | 0 | 12.32 | $2.08 |
| 6 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 8.61 | $3.40 |
| 7 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 7.45 | $3.25 |
| 8 | SOLAR DIRECT OF TEXAS | 13 | 0 | 6.94 | $3.29 |
| 9 | 512 SOLAR | 9 | 1 | 9.48 | $2.71 |
| 10 | AIR WIND SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 9.44 | $2.67 |
| 11 | LIME LIGHT SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 5.09 | $3.12 |
| 12 | NATIVE | 7 | 0 | 16.39 | $3.32 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78738
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER29.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.3%
LG ELECTRONICS11.3%
REC GROUP7.3%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY30.1%
SOLAREDGE25.5%
SUNPOWER24.8%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM8.5%
TESLA5.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78738
How many solar installations are there in 78738?
SolarDNA counts 368 active solar installations in Austin 78738, 358 of them residential, with data through November 8, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78738?
The median residential system in 78738 cost $3.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.65/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78738?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78738: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 8, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78738?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, GREENBELT SOLAR, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR lead the 50 installers with systems in 78738. The full comp set is above.
Is 78738 a good market for solar sales?
78738 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.