Austin, TX 78744 solar market data
Updated August 20, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78744 has 448 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.90/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78744 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.00/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
40 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.20%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.7%
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
78744 by year
20 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 30 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78744
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 68 | 4 | 24.95 | $4.06 |
| 2 | ION SOLAR | 66 | 5 | 5.4 | $3.93 |
| 3 | SUNFINITY | 37 | 0 | 6.57 | $4.63 |
| 4 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 23 | 1 | 6 | $3.51 |
| 5 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 5.28 | $3.78 |
| 6 | TITAN SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 6.85 | $4.71 |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 16 | 0 | 7.08 | $3.90 |
| 8 | GREEN LIGHT SOLAR TX | 16 | 0 | 7.82 | $4.37 |
| 9 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 6.02 | $3.12 |
| 10 | WELLS SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 5.8 | $3.50 |
| 11 | NATIVE | 10 | 0 | 8.01 | $3.12 |
| 12 | GREENSTAR POWER | 8 | 1 | 9.88 | $3.48 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78744
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SILFAB SOLAR23.5%
SUNPOWER16.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.9%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY7.4%
TRINA SOLAR7.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY40.6%
SOLAREDGE32.3%
SUNPOWER14.3%
SMA AMERICA7.1%
DELTA ELECTRONICS1.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78744
How many solar installations are there in 78744?
SolarDNA counts 448 active solar installations in Austin 78744, 434 of them residential, with data through August 20, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78744?
The median residential system in 78744 cost $3.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.00/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78744?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78744: insufficient recent data (data runs through August 20, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78744?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, ION SOLAR, SUNFINITY lead the 63 installers with systems in 78744. The full comp set is above.
Is 78744 a good market for solar sales?
78744 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 36% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.