Alpine, TX 79830 solar market data
Updated May 27, 2020Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Alpine 79830 has 28 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.14/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 33 — higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Texas
How 79830 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.24/W above
state median $3.90/W
Market score
33 vs 42
Texas scores 42
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 224.8K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
79830 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 79830
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 5 | 0 | 5.67 | $4.94 |
| 2 | COMPASS ELECTRIC | 4 | 0 | 4.91 | $3.92 |
| 3 | FINE LINES | 4 | 0 | 3.87 | $3.60 |
| 4 | FINE LINES SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 11.76 | $4.75 |
| 5 | WEATHERS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 3.84 | $4.58 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79843 Marfa | 41.5 km | 21 | $4.27 | 37 |
| 79734 Fort Davis | 47.4 km | 10 | $4.56 | 35 |
| 79845 Presidio | 103.6 km | 7 | $3.50 | 40 |
| 79707 Midland | 242.3 km | 5 | $5.86 | 29 |
| 79938 El Paso | 279.1 km | 28 | $5.50 | 31 |
| 79836 Clint | 282.2 km | 5 | $4.54 | 35 |
Same city
Other zips in Alpine
Equipment
What gets installed in 79830
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER33.3%
AMERICAN SOLAR WHOLESALE16.7%
SUNIVA16.7%
ANHUI RINENGZHONGTIAN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVELOPMENT8.3%
LG ELECTRONICS8.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 79830
How many solar installations are there in 79830?
SolarDNA counts 28 active solar installations in Alpine 79830, 20 of them residential, with data through May 27, 2020.
How much does solar cost in 79830?
The median residential system in 79830 cost $5.14 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.24/W above the Texas median.
Is solar growing in 79830?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 79830: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 27, 2020).
Who installs solar in 79830?
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX, COMPASS ELECTRIC, FINE LINES lead the 5 installers with systems in 79830. The full comp set is above.
Is 79830 a good market for solar sales?
79830 scores 33 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.