Des Plaines, IL 60018 solar market data
Updated September 18, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Des Plaines 60018 has 206 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60018 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.18%
of 112.7K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 23.1%
residential solar added in Illinois, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
136.9K systems
4.0% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
60018 by year
31 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 34 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60018
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 25 | 10 | 8.24 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 7 | 4 | 8.73 | — |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 3 | 13.45 | — |
| 4 | CERTASUN | 3 | 2 | 9.6 | — |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 0 | 7.85 | — |
| 6 | LGCY POWER | 2 | 2 | 8.82 | — |
| 7 | RETHINK ELECTRIC | 2 | 2 | 1800.54 | — |
| 8 | SOURCE SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 9.14 | — |
| 9 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 11.82 | — |
| 10 | TESLA | 2 | 0 | 11.95 | — |
| 11 | BRS FIELD OPS | 1 | 1 | 10.35 | — |
| 12 | MIDWEST SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 9.78 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60068 Park Ridge | 2.3 km | 158 | — | 42 |
| 60016 Des Plaines | 3.7 km | 279 | — | 42 |
| 60656 Chicago | 4.7 km | 98 | — | 41 |
| 60714 Niles | 5.1 km | 200 | — | 42 |
| 60631 Chicago | 5.5 km | 143 | — | 42 |
| 60176 Schiller Park | 6.6 km | 57 | — | 41 |
Same city
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Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60018
How many solar installations are there in 60018?
SolarDNA counts 206 active solar installations in Des Plaines 60018, 201 of them residential, with data through September 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60018?
Not enough priced systems in 60018 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60018?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60018: too few recent installs (data runs through September 18, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60018?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, SUNPOWER lead the 15 installers with systems in 60018. The full comp set is above.
Is 60018 a good market for solar sales?
60018 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.