Carol Stream, IL 60188 solar market data
Updated September 17, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Carol Stream 60188 has 474 solar installations, installations down 15.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60188 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
40 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.42%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 59–73 installs (midpoint 66)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
60188 by year
72 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 85 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60188
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 70 | 37 | 9.36 | — |
| 2 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 11 | 8 | 8 | — |
| 3 | SOLAR ENERGY OF ILLINOIS | 6 | 2 | 12.2 | — |
| 4 | GREENLINK SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 5 | 5 | 10.82 | — |
| 5 | CERTASUN | 4 | 3 | 11.84 | — |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 3 | 7.33 | — |
| 7 | SPARC SOLAR | 3 | 2 | 8.88 | — |
| 8 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 3 | 1 | 6.96 | — |
| 9 | LGCY POWER | 2 | 2 | 9.84 | — |
| 10 | ETW ENERGY | 2 | 1 | 7.38 | — |
| 11 | BLUE RAVEN SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 8.74 | — |
| 12 | UNITY SOLAR GROUP | 2 | 0 | 7.82 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60188
How many solar installations are there in 60188?
SolarDNA counts 474 active solar installations in Carol Stream 60188, 470 of them residential, with data through September 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60188?
Not enough priced systems in 60188 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60188?
Installations in 60188 are down 15.3%: 72 in the trailing twelve months versus 85 before.
Who installs solar in 60188?
SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER, SOLAR ENERGY OF ILLINOIS lead the 28 installers with systems in 60188. The full comp set is above.
Is 60188 a good market for solar sales?
60188 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.