Mankato, MN 56001 solar market data
Updated January 16, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Mankato 56001 has 116 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.76/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Minnesota
How 56001 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.19/W below
state median $3.95/W
Market score
44 vs 36
Minnesota scores 36
Share of state installs
0.68%
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
56001 by year
17 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 56001
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APPLIED ENERGY INNOVATIONS | 2 | 0 | 24.53 | $3.38 |
| 2 | ABLE ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 9.8 | $4.90 |
| 3 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.9 | $4.47 |
| 4 | IDEAL ENERGIES | 1 | 0 | 39.68 | $5.01 |
| 5 | ZINNIEL ELECTRIC COMPANY | 1 | 0 | 10 | $3.76 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56002 Mankato | 1.2 km | 5 | — | 42 |
| 56024 Eagle Lake | 9.9 km | 12 | $2.78 | 49 |
| 56003 Mankato | 10.5 km | 8 | $3.79 | 44 |
| 56050 Kasota | 15.1 km | 10 | $3.59 | 45 |
| 56063 Madison Lake | 15.3 km | 6 | $5.93 | 34 |
| 56055 Lake Crystal | 18.1 km | 5 | $3.24 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Mankato
Equipment
What gets installed in 56001
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
HELIENE66.7%
ITEK ENERGY16.7%
TENKSOLAR16.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE57.1%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM28.6%
FRONIUS USA14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 56001
How many solar installations are there in 56001?
SolarDNA counts 116 active solar installations in Mankato 56001, 80 of them residential, with data through January 16, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 56001?
The median residential system in 56001 cost $3.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.19/W below the Minnesota median.
Is solar growing in 56001?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 56001: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 16, 2024).
Who installs solar in 56001?
APPLIED ENERGY INNOVATIONS, ABLE ENERGY, ALL ENERGY SOLAR lead the 5 installers with systems in 56001. The full comp set is above.
Is 56001 a good market for solar sales?
56001 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.