Portland, OR 97231 solar market data
Updated November 13, 2023Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Portland 97231 has 9 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.40/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Oregon
How 97231 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W above
state median $4.38/W
Market score
43 vs 43
Oregon scores 43
Share of state installs
0.14%
of 6.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
22.2%
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
97231 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 97231
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 5 | 0 | 6.29 | $4.41 |
| 2 | GREENLIGHT SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.96 | $3.55 |
| 3 | PEOPLES SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 12 | $4.40 |
| 4 | SOLAR UNIVERSE | 1 | 0 | 5.31 | $3.46 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97203 Portland | 9.8 km | 15 | $4.63 | 42 |
| 97229 Portland | 10.2 km | 66 | $4.35 | 43 |
| 97003 Beaverton | 13.5 km | 5 | $4.25 | 44 |
| 97006 Beaverton | 13.5 km | 59 | $4.75 | 41 |
| 97217 Portland | 14.0 km | 24 | $5.84 | 36 |
| 97056 Scappoose | 14.6 km | 21 | $4.90 | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Portland
Equipment
What gets installed in 97231
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR33.3%
SOLARCITY33.3%
SUNPOWER16.7%
TRINA SOLAR16.7%
Inverters
ABB25.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM25.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
SOLAREDGE25.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 97231
How many solar installations are there in 97231?
SolarDNA counts 9 active solar installations in Portland 97231, 8 of them residential, with data through November 13, 2023.
How much does solar cost in 97231?
The median residential system in 97231 cost $4.40 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W above the Oregon median.
Is solar growing in 97231?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 97231: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 13, 2023).
Who installs solar in 97231?
TESLA, GREENLIGHT SOLAR, PEOPLES SOLAR lead the 4 installers with systems in 97231. The full comp set is above.
Is 97231 a good market for solar sales?
97231 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.