Seattle, WA 98178 solar market data
Updated April 3, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Seattle 98178 has 18 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.61/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 55% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98178 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
43 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
98178 by year
14 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98178
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No installer has recorded systems here yet. | |||||
Equipment
What gets installed in 98178
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY55.6%
SILFAB SOLAR16.7%
SUNPOWER16.7%
LG ELECTRONICS5.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE55.6%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM22.2%
SUNPOWER16.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98178
How many solar installations are there in 98178?
SolarDNA counts 18 active solar installations in Seattle 98178, 18 of them residential, with data through April 3, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98178?
The median residential system in 98178 cost $3.61 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98178?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98178: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 3, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98178?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98178 to rank yet.
Is 98178 a good market for solar sales?
98178 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 55% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.