Portland, OR 97236 solar market data
Updated June 15, 2024Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Portland 97236 has 12 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.09/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Oregon
How 97236 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.71/W above
state median $4.38/W
Market score
40 vs 43
Oregon scores 43
Share of state installs
0.18%
of 6.6K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
97236 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 97236
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 6 | 0 | 4.19 | $4.35 |
| 2 | GCB SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.71 | $4.50 |
| 3 | LIGHTSOURCE ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | $13.33 |
| 4 | PEOPLES SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 2.88 | $5.86 |
| 5 | SOLAR UNIVERSE | 1 | 0 | 4.8 | $3.63 |
| 6 | SUNBRIDGE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 3.24 | $5.69 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97233 Portland | 3.0 km | 8 | $4.96 | 40 |
| 97266 Portland | 4.2 km | 11 | $4.36 | 43 |
| 97216 Portland | 4.6 km | 13 | $4.75 | 41 |
| 97086 Happy Valley | 5.4 km | 32 | $3.83 | 46 |
| 97230 Portland | 6.5 km | 12 | $4.27 | 43 |
| 97206 Portland | 6.9 km | 32 | $4.52 | 42 |
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Other zips in Portland
Equipment
What gets installed in 97236
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR42.9%
CSI SOLAR14.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA14.3%
SILFAB SOLAR14.3%
SOLARCITY14.3%
Inverters
ABB66.7%
SOLAREDGE33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 97236
How many solar installations are there in 97236?
SolarDNA counts 12 active solar installations in Portland 97236, 12 of them residential, with data through June 15, 2024.
How much does solar cost in 97236?
The median residential system in 97236 cost $5.09 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.71/W above the Oregon median.
Is solar growing in 97236?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 97236: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 15, 2024).
Who installs solar in 97236?
TESLA, GCB SOLAR, LIGHTSOURCE ENERGY lead the 6 installers with systems in 97236. The full comp set is above.
Is 97236 a good market for solar sales?
97236 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 33% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.