Saint Cloud, MN 56304 solar market data
Updated February 9, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Saint Cloud 56304 has 54 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.83/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Minnesota
How 56304 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.88/W above
state median $3.95/W
Market score
39 vs 36
Minnesota scores 36
Share of state installs
0.32%
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
56304 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 56304
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APEX SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.56 | $4.61 |
| 2 | IDEAL ENERGIES | 2 | 0 | 39.52 | $4.69 |
| 3 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.8 | $5.29 |
| 4 | CEDAR CREEK ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 6.56 | $5.25 |
| 5 | TRUNORTH SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.44 | $4.15 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56301 Saint Cloud | 4.3 km | 82 | $3.98 | 43 |
| 56303 Saint Cloud | 6.2 km | 59 | $3.73 | 44 |
| 56379 Sauk Rapids | 6.2 km | 50 | $4.45 | 41 |
| 56387 Waite Park | 7.5 km | 17 | $4.90 | 39 |
| 56377 Sartell | 11.1 km | 59 | $4.90 | 39 |
| 55319 Clear Lake | 14.9 km | 29 | $3.40 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Saint Cloud
Equipment
What gets installed in 56304
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
TENKSOLAR57.1%
HELIENE14.3%
ITEK ENERGY14.3%
SILICON ENERGY14.3%
Inverters
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM42.9%
SOLAREDGE42.9%
LEADSOLAR ENERGY14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 56304
How many solar installations are there in 56304?
SolarDNA counts 54 active solar installations in Saint Cloud 56304, 26 of them residential, with data through February 9, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 56304?
The median residential system in 56304 cost $4.83 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.88/W above the Minnesota median.
Is solar growing in 56304?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 56304: insufficient recent data (data runs through February 9, 2024).
Who installs solar in 56304?
APEX SOLAR, IDEAL ENERGIES, ALL ENERGY SOLAR lead the 5 installers with systems in 56304. The full comp set is above.
Is 56304 a good market for solar sales?
56304 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.