Olympia, WA 98516 solar market data
Updated January 28, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Olympia 98516 has 17 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.35/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98516 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
44 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.23%
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
98516 by year
14 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 3 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98516
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98506 Olympia | 6.9 km | 38 | $3.28 | 44 |
| 98503 Lacey | 9.9 km | 21 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 98327 Dupont | 11.4 km | 7 | $4.17 | 40 |
| 98501 Olympia | 13.3 km | 55 | $3.45 | 44 |
| 98513 Olympia | 13.5 km | 28 | $3.42 | 44 |
| 98388 Steilacoom | 15.8 km | 9 | $3.90 | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Olympia
Equipment
What gets installed in 98516
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY82.3%
ALEO SOLAR11.8%
SILFAB SOLAR5.9%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE47.1%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM41.2%
SMA AMERICA11.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98516
How many solar installations are there in 98516?
SolarDNA counts 17 active solar installations in Olympia 98516, 17 of them residential, with data through January 28, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98516?
The median residential system in 98516 cost $3.35 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98516?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98516: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 28, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98516?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98516 to rank yet.
Is 98516 a good market for solar sales?
98516 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.