Waterloo, IL 62298 solar market data
Updated September 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Waterloo 62298 has 135 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 47% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 62298 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.12%
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
62298 by year
16 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 31 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 62298
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN SOLAR | 7 | 4 | 8.83 | — |
| 2 | STRAIGHTUP SOLAR | 5 | 4 | 15.49 | — |
| 3 | ABSOLUTE CLIMATE D B A C H ELECTRIC | 4 | 0 | 13.85 | — |
| 4 | SUN SOLAR ILLINOIS | 3 | 0 | 9.39 | — |
| 5 | CR SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 12.2 | — |
| 6 | GRID | 2 | 0 | 15.28 | — |
| 7 | A-1 SOLAR SALES | 1 | 1 | 12.76 | — |
| 8 | AG TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | 1 | 12.96 | — |
| 9 | GOODPWR | 1 | 1 | 16.4 | — |
| 10 | JESSCO ENTERPRISES | 1 | 1 | 17.6 | — |
| 11 | PALS ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 4.86 | — |
| 12 | SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES | 1 | 1 | 6.15 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 62298
How many solar installations are there in 62298?
SolarDNA counts 135 active solar installations in Waterloo 62298, 129 of them residential, with data through September 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 62298?
Not enough priced systems in 62298 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 62298?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 62298: too few recent installs (data runs through September 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 62298?
SUN SOLAR, STRAIGHTUP SOLAR, ABSOLUTE CLIMATE D B A C H ELECTRIC lead the 22 installers with systems in 62298. The full comp set is above.
Is 62298 a good market for solar sales?
62298 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 47% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.