Austin, TX 78747 solar market data
Updated October 8, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78747 has 538 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.85/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78747 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.05/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
41 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.24%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.4%
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
78747 by year
23 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 40 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78747
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 87 | 5 | 7.16 | $4.17 |
| 2 | ION SOLAR | 83 | 5 | 6.7 | $4.00 |
| 3 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 36 | 0 | 7.28 | $3.47 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 33 | 4 | 6.95 | $4.18 |
| 5 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 29 | 0 | 7.4 | $3.62 |
| 6 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 6.52 | $3.45 |
| 7 | ALBA ENERGY | 18 | 0 | 6.6 | $3.50 |
| 8 | CAM SOLAR | 14 | 0 | 6.69 | $3.00 |
| 9 | TESLA | 13 | 0 | 6.76 | $3.35 |
| 10 | SUNRUN | 11 | 0 | 7.85 | $4.20 |
| 11 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 8.22 | $2.63 |
| 12 | TRISMART SOLAR | 10 | 0 | 8.81 | $3.83 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78747
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SILFAB SOLAR27.9%
SUNPOWER16.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.2%
REC GROUP6.6%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY53.2%
SOLAREDGE28.3%
SUNPOWER15.1%
SMA AMERICA0.9%
TESLA0.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78747
How many solar installations are there in 78747?
SolarDNA counts 538 active solar installations in Austin 78747, 536 of them residential, with data through October 8, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78747?
The median residential system in 78747 cost $3.85 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.05/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78747?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78747: insufficient recent data (data runs through October 8, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78747?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, ION SOLAR, LONGHORN SOLAR lead the 64 installers with systems in 78747. The full comp set is above.
Is 78747 a good market for solar sales?
78747 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets).