Lake Forest, IL 60045 solar market data
Updated June 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lake Forest 60045 has 47 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60045 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.04%
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
60045 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 8 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60045
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | 3 | 0 | 7.85 | — |
| 2 | CERTASUN | 2 | 1 | 9.41 | — |
| 3 | ATLAS ELECTRIC & CONTROL | 2 | 0 | 196.75 | — |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 2 | 0 | 15.76 | — |
| 5 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 12.42 | — |
| 6 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 6.3 | — |
| 7 | STRAIGHTUP SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 347.26 | — |
| 8 | TRON SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 13.7 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60045
How many solar installations are there in 60045?
SolarDNA counts 47 active solar installations in Lake Forest 60045, 40 of them residential, with data through June 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60045?
Not enough priced systems in 60045 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60045?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60045: too few recent installs (data runs through June 1, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60045?
WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY, CERTASUN, ATLAS ELECTRIC & CONTROL lead the 8 installers with systems in 60045. The full comp set is above.
Is 60045 a good market for solar sales?
60045 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.