Austin, TX 78748 solar market data
Updated December 13, 2024Older data · growth withheld By The SolarDNA Data Team
Austin 78748 has 746 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.45/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 78748 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.45/W below
state median $3.90/W
Market score
44 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.33%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.2%
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
78748 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 42 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 78748
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR | 193 | 1 | 3.08 | $2.88 |
| 2 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 110 | 5 | 7.12 | $4.03 |
| 3 | REVOLVE SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 5.41 | $3.42 |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 24 | 4 | 6.97 | $4.00 |
| 5 | TESLA | 24 | 0 | 6.19 | $3.35 |
| 6 | 512 SOLAR | 22 | 4 | 7.4 | $3.02 |
| 7 | LONGHORN SOLAR | 21 | 1 | 7.16 | $3.40 |
| 8 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 18 | 4 | 7.43 | $4.30 |
| 9 | GREENBELT SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 7 | $3.12 |
| 10 | NATIVE | 16 | 0 | 7.04 | $3.41 |
| 11 | WELLS SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 6.62 | $3.55 |
| 12 | IES RESIDENTIAL | 15 | 0 | 3.37 | $5.11 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 78748
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER22.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.7%
SILFAB SOLAR10.3%
REC GROUP9.7%
LG ELECTRONICS7.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.9%
SOLAREDGE28.1%
SUNPOWER20.6%
DELTA ELECTRONICS3.1%
TESLA2.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 78748
How many solar installations are there in 78748?
SolarDNA counts 746 active solar installations in Austin 78748, 732 of them residential, with data through December 13, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 78748?
The median residential system in 78748 cost $3.45 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.45/W below the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 78748?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 78748: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 13, 2024).
Who installs solar in 78748?
LIGHTHOUSE SOLAR, FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, REVOLVE SOLAR lead the 80 installers with systems in 78748. The full comp set is above.
Is 78748 a good market for solar sales?
78748 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets).