Austin, TX 78745 solar market data
Updated October 8, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78745 has 694 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.47/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78745 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.43/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
44 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.31%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.9%
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
78745 by year
49 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 61 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78745
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 186 | 16 | 5.23 | $2.91 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 106 | 7 | 13.36 | $4.01 |
| 3 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 22 | 2 | 5.95 | $3.76 |
| 4 | CIRCULAR ENERGY | 21 | 0 | 6.63 | $3.83 |
| 5 | NATIVE | 21 | 0 | 15.37 | $3.29 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 20 | 7 | 6.59 | $4.17 |
| 7 | 512 SOLAR | 20 | 2 | 7.07 | $3.01 |
| 8 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 18 | 1 | 6.06 | $2.76 |
| 9 | WELLS SOLAR | 18 | 0 | 5.35 | $3.44 |
| 10 | ION SOLAR | 15 | 2 | 6.64 | $3.90 |
| 11 | TESLA | 14 | 0 | 23.72 | $3.19 |
| 12 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 6.38 | $3.46 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78745
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER20.2%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA9.0%
REC GROUP9.0%
JINKO SOLAR7.8%
PHONO SOLAR TECHNOLOGY7.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY43.6%
SOLAREDGE25.7%
SUNPOWER20.3%
SMA AMERICA3.0%
TESLA2.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78745
How many solar installations are there in 78745?
SolarDNA counts 694 active solar installations in Austin 78745, 659 of them residential, with data through October 8, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78745?
The median residential system in 78745 cost $3.47 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.43/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78745?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78745: insufficient recent data (data runs through October 8, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78745?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, LONGHORN SOLAR lead the 81 installers with systems in 78745. The full comp set is above.
Is 78745 a good market for solar sales?
78745 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets).