Renton, WA 98055 solar market data
Updated January 29, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Renton 98055 has 10 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.71/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98055 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
42 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.13%
of 7.4K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▼ 13.4%
residential solar added in Washington, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
61.6K systems
3.1% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
98055 by year
9 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 98055
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No installer has recorded systems here yet. | |||||
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98057 Renton | 1.2 km | 6 | $3.46 | 43 |
| 98178 Seattle | 3.7 km | 18 | $3.61 | 43 |
| 98056 Renton | 5.1 km | 18 | $3.21 | 45 |
| 98188 Seattle | 5.3 km | 10 | $3.75 | 42 |
| 98058 Renton | 6.8 km | 15 | $3.39 | 44 |
| 98168 Seattle | 7.5 km | 21 | $3.62 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Renton
Equipment
What gets installed in 98055
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY70.0%
SUNPOWER20.0%
SILFAB SOLAR10.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE60.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM20.0%
SUNPOWER20.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98055
How many solar installations are there in 98055?
SolarDNA counts 10 active solar installations in Renton 98055, 10 of them residential, with data through January 29, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98055?
The median residential system in 98055 cost $3.71 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98055?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98055: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 29, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98055?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98055 to rank yet.
Is 98055 a good market for solar sales?
98055 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 49% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.