Renton, WA 98056 solar market data
Updated March 14, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Renton 98056 has 18 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.21/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 45 — higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98056 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.25/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
45 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.24%
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
98056 by year
16 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 2 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98056
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98178 Seattle | 4.4 km | 18 | $3.61 | 43 |
| 98057 Renton | 4.9 km | 6 | $3.46 | 43 |
| 98059 Renton | 5.0 km | 21 | $3.22 | 44 |
| 98055 Renton | 5.1 km | 10 | $3.71 | 42 |
| 98006 Bellevue | 6.3 km | 32 | $3.28 | 44 |
| 98040 Mercer Island | 6.8 km | 68 | $3.05 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Renton
Equipment
What gets installed in 98056
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY55.6%
SILFAB SOLAR16.7%
LG ELECTRONICS11.1%
ASTRONERGY SOLARMODULE5.6%
SOLARCITY5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE77.8%
SMA AMERICA11.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.6%
SUNPOWER5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98056
How many solar installations are there in 98056?
SolarDNA counts 18 active solar installations in Renton 98056, 18 of them residential, with data through March 14, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98056?
The median residential system in 98056 cost $3.21 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.25/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98056?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98056: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 14, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98056?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98056 to rank yet.
Is 98056 a good market for solar sales?
98056 scores 45 out of 100 (Good, higher than 66% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.