The median installed solar price in Palm Desert, CA was $2.77 per watt across 151 residential installations in the 12 months to September 2026.
Half of the residential solar installations in Palm Desert in the 12 months to September 2026 cost between $2.20 and $3.14 per watt for the solar array.
Solar quotes submitted to Palm Desert homeowners through online marketplaces had a median asking price of $2.46 per watt as of September 2026, $0.31 per watt below what Palm Desert homeowners actually paid.
AgentSolar lists 13 solar installers based in Palm Desert, CA and 28 within 15 miles; the most active based in Palm Desert are Renova Energy Corp, Sunlogix and Renova Energy.
Solar prices in Palm Desert in 2026
$2.77/WMedian installed price, Palm Desert151 quotes, last 12 months
$2.20–$3.14Typical installed range ($/W)middle 50%
$2.46/WMarketplace quote benchmark, Palm Desertas 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 Palm Desert
The 13 based in Palm Desert come first, ranked by tracked installations, then rating; the rest are the nearest of the 28 within 15 miles. Every profile shows real pricing, reviews and contact details.
Companies headquartered in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert installers carry
Tesla 6
Enphase 2
FranklinWH 2
Lutron 2
Maxeon 2
REC 2
SolarEdge 2
SunPower 2
American Standard 1
Anker 1
CertainTeed 1
Cyberpower 1
Solar in Palm Desert: common questions
How much does solar cost in Palm Desert, CA?
Across 151 residential installations in Palm Desert from the last 12 months, the median price paid for the solar array was $2.77 per watt, with most between $2.20 and $3.14/W. These are cash and loan purchases; leases and PPAs are excluded. Quotes submitted to Palm Desert homeowners through online solar marketplaces run a median of $2.46 per watt as of September 2026 — an asking price, before negotiation.
Who are the most active solar installers in Palm Desert?
Among installers based in Palm Desert with at least 10 customer reviews and solar installations on record, the highest rated are JJ Energy Inc (5.0 from 24 reviews), Sunlogix (4.6 from 73 reviews) and Renova Energy Corp (4.5 from 355 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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