Which solar & battery installation brands
AI recommends in Australia
Brands ranked by mention rate on ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Perplexity
- Brands
- 23
- Questions
- 301
- Answers
- 3,612
- AI engines
- 4
01 · Brand leader
Top 10 brands by mention rate
No single brand runs away with the category.
Several brands compete for the top places.
| # | Brand | Mention rate Share of questions where Google AI Mode names the brand | Share of voice The brand’s share of all brand mentions in the engine’s answers | 95% range The interval the true mention rate most likely falls in | In top 20 of The brand’s place inside each engine’s own top 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–6 | Sungrow | 11.1% | 10.4% | 8.0–15.1 | ChatGPT2Gemini2Google AI Mode1Perplexity5 |
| 21–8 | Fronius | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.6–14.6 | ChatGPT3Gemini1Google AI Mode2Perplexity2 |
| 31–8 | Tesla | 10.6% | 16.1% | 7.6–14.6 | ChatGPT7Gemini4Google AI Mode3Perplexity11 |
| 41–10 | Victron Energy | 9.4% | 11.8% | 6.6–13.2 | ChatGPT4Gemini3Google AI Mode4Perplexity3 |
| 51–15 | Selectronic | 7.0% | 7.5% | 4.6–10.4 | ChatGPT1Gemini5Google AI Mode5Perplexity1 |
| 61–19 | GoodWe | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.1–8.2 | ChatGPT5Gemini7Google AI Mode6Perplexity9 |
| 72–19 | SolarEdge | 4.9% | 5.1% | 3.0–7.9 | ChatGPT8Gemini10Google AI Mode7Perplexity6 |
| 82–19 | BYD | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.8–7.7 | ChatGPT6Gemini6Google AI Mode8Perplexity4 |
| 94–19 | SMA Solar Technology | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.5–7.1 | ChatGPT9Gemini14Google AI Mode9Perplexity12 |
| 104–20 | Enphase Energy | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.2–6.7 | ChatGPT14Gemini11Google AI Mode10Perplexity17 |
| 115–20 | Outback Power | 3.3% | 5.9% | 1.8–6.0 | ChatGPT12Gemini15Google AI Mode11Perplexity8 |
| 125–20 | Deye | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.7–5.9 | ChatGPT17Gemini8Google AI Mode12Perplexity18 |
| 135–20 | Allume Energy | 2.7% | 7.5% | 1.4–5.2 | ChatGPT20Gemini18Google AI Mode13Perplexity13 |
| 145–20 | REC Group | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2–4.9 | ChatGPT13Gemini16Google AI Mode14Perplexity10 |
| 155–20 | Alpha ESS | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.1–4.6 | ChatGPT11Gemini13Google AI Mode15Perplexity7 |
| 166–20 | Trina Solar | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8–4.1 | ChatGPT15Gemini17Google AI Mode16Perplexity14 |
| 176–20 | Sigenergy | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7–3.8 | ChatGPT10Gemini9Google AI Mode17 |
| 186–20 | Jinko Solar | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6–3.7 | ChatGPT16Gemini12Google AI Mode18Perplexity15 |
| 196–20 | Longi | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4–3.1 | ChatGPT19Gemini20Google AI Mode19Perplexity19 |
| 2010–20 | PowerPlus Energy | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2–2.4 | ChatGPT18Gemini19Google AI Mode20Perplexity16 |
02 · Engine consensus
Where each brand ranks
inside every engine’s top 10
There is no single AI top 10.
Only 7 of 15 brands rank in the top 10 of all 4 engines.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Perplexity | In top 10 of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fronius | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Sungrow | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Selectronic | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Victron Energy | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| BYD | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| GoodWe | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| SolarEdge | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Tesla | 7 | 4 | 3 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| SMA Solar Technology | 9 | – | 9 | – | ChatGPTGoogle AI Mode |
| Sigenergy | 10 | 9 | – | – | ChatGPTGemini |
| Alpha ESS | – | – | – | 7 | Perplexity |
| Deye | – | 8 | – | – | Gemini |
| Outback Power | – | – | – | 8 | Perplexity |
| Enphase Energy | – | – | 10 | – | Google AI Mode |
| REC Group | – | – | – | 10 | Perplexity |
Rank inside each engine’s own top 10 · a dash means the brand is not in that engine’s top 10.
The rest depend on which engine the buyer opens — so a rank from a single engine is not a market position.
Source: Findrix's research. Where each brand ranks inside every engine's top 10, solar & battery installation, Australia.
04b · Most cited domains
Which sites each engine cites, and
how much of its answers they carry
| Domain | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | <0.1% | 0.2% | 28.2% | – |
| google.com | 1× | 11.4% | 7.7% | – |
| cleanenergycouncil.org.au | 11.2% | 0.2% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| energy.gov.au | 9.3% | 2.6% | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| nsw.gov.au | 6.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| accc.gov.au | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| solarquotes.com.au | 2.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| solarchoice.net.au | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| solar.vic.gov.au | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| cer.gov.au | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| solarbatteryoutlet.com.au | – | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| energy.vic.gov.au | 2.6% | <0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
05 · The questions we asked
301 buyer questions, each
asked three times per engine
This isn’t a branded-prompt study.
73% of questions are problem- or solution-aware.
| Intent | Questions |
|---|---|
| Solution-aware | 160 |
| Problem-aware | 61 |
| Informational | 40 |
| Branded comparison | 24 |
| Branded sentiment | 16 |
By intent
Examples · Solution-aware
“Comparing Strata/multi-occupancy community solar versus community batteries for an apartment block, which provides better financial return in 2027 based on Common property vs individual lot benefit allocation as of latest information?”
“I am ready to buy a system for my Weekender/holiday cabin off-grid systems that meets my Low maintenance while unoccupied, what payment terms and installation guarantees should I look out for as of latest information?”
Examples · Problem-aware
“Why is my electricity bill still high in the evenings even though I have solar on my single-family detached homes as of latest information?”
“How do rural properties manage continuous refrigeration and water pumping when grid power lines are too expensive to connect for a Off-Grid and Stand-Alone Power Systems (SAPS) as of latest information?”
Examples · Informational
“What are the main differences between off-grid setups and grid-tied solar for build-to-rent developer installs as of latest information?”
“How do government solar rebates and feed-in tariffs actually work for Grid-Connected Solar Only in 2027 as of latest information?”
Examples · Branded comparison
“Fronius vs Tesla for Integrated battery ecosystem vs modular hybrid inverter plus third-party battery choice as of latest information?”
“Outback Power vs Selectronic for Long-term durability for remote installs and installer network availability as of latest information?”
Examples · Branded sentiment
“Is Redback Technologies a good choice in hybrid solar and battery storage systems as of latest information?”
“Is Selectronic a good choice in off-grid / remote residential as of latest information?”
Source: Findrix research. 301 buyer questions by intent, solar & battery installation, Australia.
05b · By product type
Which product segments
the questions cover
The study doesn’t hinge on one product category.
Questions span 7 solar & battery installation segments.
| Segment |
|---|
| Residential Owner-Occupier Housing |
| Off-Grid and Stand-Alone Power Systems (SAPS) |
| Grid-Connected Solar Only |
| Rental/landlord residential |
| Off-Grid / Remote Residential |
| Hybrid Solar and Battery Storage Systems |
| Strata/multi-occupancy community solar |
7 segments
Examples · Residential Owner-Occupier Housing
“Fronius vs Tesla for Integrated battery ecosystem vs modular hybrid inverter plus third-party battery choice as of latest information?”
Examples · Off-Grid and Stand-Alone Power Systems (SAPS)
“Outback Power vs Selectronic for Long-term durability for remote installs and installer network availability as of latest information?”
Examples · Grid-Connected Solar Only
“GoodWe vs Sungrow for Head-to-head comparison of value-oriented Chinese string inverters on pricing, efficiency, failure rates, and standard warranty offerings. as of latest information?”
Examples · Rental/landlord residential
“Jinko Solar vs Trina Solar for Comparison of standard Tier-1 residential PV panels based on the lowest cost per watt and dependable warranty backing to maximize rental property yields. as of latest information?”
Examples · Off-Grid / Remote Residential
“I am ready to buy a system for my Weekender/holiday cabin off-grid systems that meets my Low maintenance while unoccupied, what payment terms and installation guarantees should I look out for as of latest information?”
Examples · Hybrid Solar and Battery Storage Systems
“Is Redback Technologies a good choice in hybrid solar and battery storage systems as of latest information?”
Examples · Strata/multi-occupancy community solar
“Comparing Strata/multi-occupancy community solar versus community batteries for an apartment block, which provides better financial return in 2027 based on Common property vs individual lot benefit allocation as of latest information?”
Source: Findrix research. 7 product segments covered by the question set, solar & battery installation, Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this Solar & Battery Installation AI Search report measure?
Which solar & battery installation brands ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Perplexity name when buyers in Australia ask them for advice. We asked 301 buyer questions, each three times to each engine, and counted how often every brand appears and which websites the engines cite. Measured Sep 2026.
What does “mention rate” mean?
The share of questions where an engine names the brand in its answer. A 10% mention rate means the brand came up in about one question in ten. Every rate carries a 95% range: the interval the true value most likely falls in.
How are the top Solar & Battery Installation brands ranked?
By mention rate, separately for each engine — pick the engine above the table. When two brands’ 95% ranges overlap, their order is not really different — tick “Only distinguishable places” to see the ranks the data can actually separate.
Why does a brand rank differently across AI engines?
Each engine retrieves from different sources and weighs them differently, so the brands it knows best differ too. Only 7 of 15 brands make the top 10 of every engine here; the rest depend on which engine the buyer opens.
What counts as a citation?
A link or source an engine shows alongside its answer. We record every cited domain, whether it appears inline or in the source list.
Why can AI mention a brand without citing its website?
Engines learn brand names from reviews, expert sites, retailers and forums, then cite those sources rather than the brand’s own pages. A brand can be named often while its own site is rarely among the sources.
What does “share of citations” mean?
Of all the citations one engine gave across our questions, the share that went to a given domain. The shares of one engine add up to 100%.
What types of Solar & Battery Installation questions are included?
Questions real buyers ask across 7 product segments, from problem-aware to solution-aware, informational and branded ones. 73% are problem- or solution-aware; this is not a branded-prompt study.
Will I get the same answers if I ask these questions myself?
Not word for word. AI answers vary between runs, accounts and locations, which is why we ask every question three times per engine and report a 95% range instead of a single answer.