Bellingham, WA 98229 solar market data
Updated April 11, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bellingham 98229 has 71 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.99/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98229 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.46/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
46 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.95%
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
98229 by year
51 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 20 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 Bellingham | 8.2 km | 168 | $3.13 | 46 |
| 98226 Bellingham | 11.6 km | 121 | $2.96 | 46 |
| 98232 Bow | 14.8 km | 26 | $2.76 | 47 |
| 98262 Lummi Island | 19.9 km | 8 | $3.01 | 45 |
| 98284 Sedro Woolley | 22.9 km | 34 | $2.98 | 46 |
| 98248 Ferndale | 22.9 km | 57 | $2.84 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Bellingham
Equipment
What gets installed in 98229
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY85.9%
SILFAB SOLAR11.3%
CSI SOLAR1.4%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY1.4%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA42.3%
FRONIUS USA19.7%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM15.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY11.3%
SOLAREDGE8.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98229
How many solar installations are there in 98229?
SolarDNA counts 71 active solar installations in Bellingham 98229, 70 of them residential, with data through April 11, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98229?
The median residential system in 98229 cost $2.99 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.46/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98229?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98229: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 11, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98229?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98229 to rank yet.
Is 98229 a good market for solar sales?
98229 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.