Sterling, IL 61081 solar market data
Updated September 18, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sterling 61081 has 246 solar installations, installations up 23.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61081 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
48 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.22%
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: 78–98 installs (midpoint 88)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
61081 by year
79 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 64 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61081
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 27 | 7 | 9.38 | — |
| 2 | LEGACY SOLAR | 22 | 21 | 15.04 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 12 | 4 | 7.53 | — |
| 4 | ARROW ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 9 | 4 | 37.57 | — |
| 5 | ICONIC ENERGY | 8 | 3 | 14.89 | — |
| 6 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 7 | 5 | 7.57 | — |
| 7 | VOLT | 6 | 6 | 9.2 | — |
| 8 | ADVANCED RENEWABLE CONCEPTS | 5 | 2 | 9.56 | — |
| 9 | ONE EARTH SOLAR | 4 | 4 | 11.17 | — |
| 10 | STATELINE SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 9.05 | — |
| 11 | SOURCE SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 6.94 | — |
| 12 | AG TECHNOLOGIES | 3 | 1 | 13.64 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61081
How many solar installations are there in 61081?
SolarDNA counts 246 active solar installations in Sterling 61081, 227 of them residential, with data through September 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61081?
Not enough priced systems in 61081 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61081?
Installations in 61081 are up 23.4%: 79 in the trailing twelve months versus 64 before.
Who installs solar in 61081?
SUNRUN, LEGACY SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 31 installers with systems in 61081. The full comp set is above.
Is 61081 a good market for solar sales?
61081 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 79% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.