Decatur, IL 62526 solar market data
Updated September 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Decatur 62526 has 226 solar installations, installations up 27.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 62526 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
49 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.20%
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: 90–120 installs (midpoint 105)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±14% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
62526 by year
92 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 72 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 62526
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 45 | 25 | 11.34 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 19 | 15 | 7.36 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 18 | 16 | 9.76 | — |
| 4 | LGCY POWER | 11 | 7 | 9.66 | — |
| 5 | ROUTE 66 SOLAR | 6 | 3 | 13.07 | — |
| 6 | LEGACY SOLAR | 5 | 4 | 9.86 | — |
| 7 | CR SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 8.53 | — |
| 8 | TRON SOLAR | 4 | 1 | 8.38 | — |
| 9 | PALMETTO SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 7.21 | — |
| 10 | SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES | 3 | 3 | 10.3 | — |
| 11 | OFF GRID BLUE SKY SMART SOLUTIONS | 3 | 0 | 12.5 | — |
| 12 | AMBIA ENERGY | 2 | 2 | 10.41 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 62526
How many solar installations are there in 62526?
SolarDNA counts 226 active solar installations in Decatur 62526, 217 of them residential, with data through September 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 62526?
Not enough priced systems in 62526 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 62526?
Installations in 62526 are up 27.8%: 92 in the trailing twelve months versus 72 before.
Who installs solar in 62526?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 32 installers with systems in 62526. The full comp set is above.
Is 62526 a good market for solar sales?
62526 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.