Portland, OR 97218 solar market data
Updated June 22, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Portland 97218 has 22 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.78/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Oregon
How 97218 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.40/W above
state median $4.38/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Oregon scores 43
Share of state installs
0.33%
of 6.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.5%
state 0.5%
Statewide momentum
▼ 5.7%
residential solar added in Oregon, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
65.7K systems
5.7% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
97218 by year
1 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 97218
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMAGINE ENERGY | 2 | 0 | 7.68 | $5.85 |
| 2 | TESLA | 2 | 0 | 6.4 | $4.47 |
| 3 | AR SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 4.16 | $1.99 |
| 4 | COHO CONSTURCTION | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | $4.76 |
| 5 | EC COMPANY | 1 | 0 | 1.58 | $12.06 |
| 6 | ENERGY DESIGN | 1 | 0 | 4 | $5.85 |
| 7 | GCB SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.18 | $1.52 |
| 8 | GENCONBRENT GUNDERSON | 1 | 0 | 2.08 | $9.13 |
| 9 | MR SUN SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 2.85 | $9.09 |
| 10 | SOLAR UNIVERSE | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | $4.80 |
| 11 | SOLTERIS ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 3.08 | $4.50 |
| 12 | SYNCHRO SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 3.9 | $3.21 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97213 Portland | 2.5 km | 47 | $4.97 | 40 |
| 97211 Portland | 3.5 km | 36 | $4.58 | 42 |
| 97212 Portland | 3.7 km | 26 | $5.93 | 36 |
| 97220 Portland | 4.0 km | 32 | $4.97 | 40 |
| 97232 Portland | 4.5 km | 12 | $4.06 | 44 |
| 97215 Portland | 5.1 km | 15 | $5.21 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Portland
Equipment
What gets installed in 97218
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS40.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.0%
SOLARCITY20.0%
TRINA SOLAR20.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY50.0%
SMA AMERICA50.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 97218
How many solar installations are there in 97218?
SolarDNA counts 22 active solar installations in Portland 97218, 20 of them residential, with data through June 22, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 97218?
The median residential system in 97218 cost $4.78 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.40/W above the Oregon median.
Is solar growing in 97218?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 97218: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 22, 2024).
Who installs solar in 97218?
IMAGINE ENERGY, TESLA, AR SOLAR lead the 12 installers with systems in 97218. The full comp set is above.
Is 97218 a good market for solar sales?
97218 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.