Lake Elmo, MN 55042 solar market data
Updated March 6, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lake Elmo 55042 has 125 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.49/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Minnesota
How 55042 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.46/W below
state median $3.95/W
Market score
46 vs 36
Minnesota scores 36
Share of state installs
0.73%
of 17.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▼ 11.3%
residential solar added in Minnesota, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
26.4K systems
1.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
55042 by year
36 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 21 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 55042
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 7.82 | $4.35 |
| 2 | POWERFULLY GREEN | 2 | 0 | 9.26 | $4.54 |
| 3 | APEX SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.24 | $4.37 |
| 4 | APPLIED ENERGY INNOVATIONS | 1 | 0 | 8.2 | $5.06 |
| 5 | BLUE HORIZON SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.15 | $4.39 |
| 6 | CEDAR CREEK ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 6.6 | $4.07 |
| 7 | INNOVATIVE POWER SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 9.6 | $3.31 |
| 8 | ZENERGY | 1 | 0 | 39.77 | $3.40 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 55042
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TENKSOLAR40.0%
HELIENE30.0%
ITEK ENERGY30.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE50.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM30.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY10.0%
LEADSOLAR ENERGY10.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 55042
How many solar installations are there in 55042?
SolarDNA counts 125 active solar installations in Lake Elmo 55042, 121 of them residential, with data through March 6, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 55042?
The median residential system in 55042 cost $3.49 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.46/W below the Minnesota median.
Is solar growing in 55042?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 55042: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 6, 2024).
Who installs solar in 55042?
ALL ENERGY SOLAR, POWERFULLY GREEN, APEX SOLAR lead the 8 installers with systems in 55042. The full comp set is above.
Is 55042 a good market for solar sales?
55042 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.