Olympia, WA 98512 solar market data
Updated May 16, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Olympia 98512 has 32 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.03/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98512 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.58/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
41 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.43%
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
98512 by year
24 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 8 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98512
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 Olympia | 13.0 km | 55 | $3.45 | 44 |
| 98579 Rochester | 14.6 km | 15 | $3.70 | 42 |
| 98589 Tenino | 16.2 km | 19 | $3.29 | 44 |
| 98502 Olympia | 17.4 km | 48 | $3.53 | 43 |
| 98503 Lacey | 19.9 km | 21 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 98506 Olympia | 20.6 km | 38 | $3.28 | 44 |
Same city
Other zips in Olympia
Equipment
What gets installed in 98512
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY71.9%
SILFAB SOLAR18.8%
LG ELECTRONICS3.1%
SOLARWORLD INDUSTRIES3.1%
SUNPOWER3.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE50.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM31.3%
SMA AMERICA9.4%
OUTBACK POWER TECHNOLOGIES3.1%
SUNPOWER3.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98512
How many solar installations are there in 98512?
SolarDNA counts 32 active solar installations in Olympia 98512, 29 of them residential, with data through May 16, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98512?
The median residential system in 98512 cost $4.03 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.58/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98512?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98512: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 16, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98512?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98512 to rank yet.
Is 98512 a good market for solar sales?
98512 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.