Austin, TX 78741 solar market data
Updated August 27, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78741 has 178 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.50/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78741 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.40/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.7%
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
78741 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 10 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78741
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 21 | 2 | 15.11 | $3.83 |
| 2 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 6.67 | $3.29 |
| 3 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 5.5 | $3.31 |
| 4 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 11 | 0 | 32.88 | $5.61 |
| 5 | TESLA | 9 | 0 | 5.2 | $3.35 |
| 6 | ION SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 4.3 | $3.90 |
| 7 | ALBA ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 10.83 | $3.45 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 6 | 0 | 8.91 | $3.85 |
| 9 | NOW ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 4.14 | $2.35 |
| 10 | TEXAS SOLAR POWER | 6 | 0 | 4.05 | $5.22 |
| 11 | 512 SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 6.89 | $2.35 |
| 12 | WELLS SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 7.34 | $3.70 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78741
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.7%
SUNPOWER14.6%
HANWHA QCELLS QIDONG10.1%
SILFAB SOLAR10.1%
REC GROUP7.9%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE41.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.1%
SUNPOWER13.5%
FRONIUS USA7.9%
SMA AMERICA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78741
How many solar installations are there in 78741?
SolarDNA counts 178 active solar installations in Austin 78741, 150 of them residential, with data through August 27, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78741?
The median residential system in 78741 cost $3.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.40/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78741?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78741: insufficient recent data (data runs through August 27, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78741?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, LONGHORN SOLAR lead the 44 installers with systems in 78741. The full comp set is above.
Is 78741 a good market for solar sales?
78741 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.