Chicago, IL 60640 solar market data
Updated September 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60640 has 85 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60640 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.08%
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
60640 by year
8 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 13 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60640
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CERTASUN | 4 | 2 | 7.6 | — |
| 2 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 4 | 1 | 9.83 | — |
| 3 | FREEWORLD RENEWABLES | 2 | 2 | 10.63 | — |
| 4 | WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | 2 | 1 | 7.5 | — |
| 5 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 3.56 | — |
| 6 | AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 6.8 | — |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 1 | 1 | 11.55 | — |
| 8 | TESLA | 1 | 0 | 11.34 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60640
How many solar installations are there in 60640?
SolarDNA counts 85 active solar installations in Chicago 60640, 83 of them residential, with data through September 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60640?
Not enough priced systems in 60640 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60640?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60640: too few recent installs (data runs through September 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60640?
CERTASUN, FRESH COAST SOLAR, FREEWORLD RENEWABLES lead the 8 installers with systems in 60640. The full comp set is above.
Is 60640 a good market for solar sales?
60640 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.