The median installed solar price in Encinitas, CA was $3.05 per watt across 99 residential installations in the 12 months to September 2026.
Half of the residential solar installations in Encinitas in the 12 months to September 2026 cost between $2.69 and $3.42 per watt for the solar array.
Solar quotes submitted to Encinitas homeowners through online marketplaces had a median asking price of $2.52 per watt as of September 2026, $0.53 per watt below what Encinitas homeowners actually paid.
$3.05/WMedian installed price, Encinitas99 quotes, last 12 months
$2.69–$3.42Typical installed range ($/W)middle 50%
$2.52/WMarketplace quote benchmark, Encinitasas of September 2026
Installed prices are what homeowners paid for the solar array on residential installations from the last 12 months (cash and loan purchases; leases and PPAs excluded). The marketplace benchmark is the median of quotes installers submitted to homeowners through online solar marketplaces — an asking price, before negotiation. See California pricing in detail →
Solar installers in and around Encinitas
The 6 based in Encinitas come first, ranked by tracked installations, then rating; the rest are the nearest of the 144 within 15 miles. Every profile shows real pricing, reviews and contact details.
Companies headquartered in Encinitas are listed first, ordered by the number of installations we have on record for them, then by customer rating. The remaining slots go to the nearest companies within 15 miles, closest first. Paid installer memberships do not affect the order.
The installation records come from public utility and state solar program filings and from quotes homeowners upload to AgentSolar. We match each record to the installer named on it, so a company's count reflects work we can actually attribute to them, not a claim on their website.
Equipment brands Encinitas installers carry
Enphase 3
SolarEdge 2
Anlin 1
Cleanfield Energy 1
Electriq Power 1
Evance Wind 1
Froniuos 1
Green World Windows & Doors 1
Greenstorm Wind 1
Helix Wind 1
Lifetime Plus Coatings of America 1
Meyer Burger 1
Solar in Encinitas: common questions
How much does solar cost in Encinitas, CA?
Across 99 residential installations in Encinitas from the last 12 months, the median price paid for the solar array was $3.05 per watt, with most between $2.69 and $3.42/W. These are cash and loan purchases; leases and PPAs are excluded. Quotes submitted to Encinitas homeowners through online solar marketplaces run a median of $2.52 per watt as of September 2026 — an asking price, before negotiation.
Who are the most active solar installers in Encinitas?
By installations on record, the most active solar installers based in Encinitas are Aloha Solar Power, Solarscape USA, Pure Solar Power, Freedom Solar and Novack Electric. The order counts installations we can attribute to each company, then customer rating; paid installer memberships do not affect it.
Who are the best solar installers in Encinitas?
Among installers serving Encinitas with at least 10 customer reviews and solar installations on record, the highest rated are Aloha Solar Power (5.0 from 125 reviews), San Diego County Solar (5.0 from 86 reviews) and Powur (4.7 from 443 reviews). Ratings are each company's overall customer rating across all of its work, not solar alone. Paid installer memberships do not affect this list.
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