Which solar & battery installation brands
AI recommends in the US
Brands ranked by mention rate on ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Perplexity
- Brands
- 33
- Questions
- 338
- Answers
- 4,056
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–2 | Tesla | 21.7% | 22.0% | 17.6–26.4 | ChatGPT2Gemini1Google AI Mode1Perplexity2 |
| 21–3 | Enphase Energy | 13.7% | 12.9% | 10.4–17.8 | ChatGPT3Gemini2Google AI Mode2Perplexity3 |
| 32–5 | Generac | 11.3% | 20.9% | 8.4–15.2 | ChatGPT1Gemini3Google AI Mode3Perplexity1 |
| 43–13 | SolarEdge | 6.0% | 6.4% | 3.9–9.1 | ChatGPT4Gemini6Google AI Mode4Perplexity5 |
| 53–13 | GAF Energy | 5.7% | 5.8% | 3.7–8.7 | ChatGPT6Gemini4Google AI Mode5Perplexity11 |
| 64–20 | IronRidge | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.0–6.0 | ChatGPT5Gemini8Google AI Mode6Perplexity4 |
| 74–20 | FranklinWH | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6–5.4 | ChatGPT7Gemini5Google AI Mode7 |
| 84–20 | CertainTeed | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.4–5.0 | ChatGPT10Gemini7Google AI Mode8Perplexity19 |
| 94–20 | Schneider Electric | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4–5.0 | ChatGPT14Gemini12Google AI Mode9Perplexity14 |
| 104–20 | Victron Energy | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.2–4.6 | ChatGPT9Gemini10Google AI Mode10Perplexity18 |
| 114–20 | Unirac | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.1–4.3 | ChatGPT8Gemini14Google AI Mode11Perplexity6 |
| 124–20 | Sol-Ark | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0–4.2 | ChatGPT19Gemini11Google AI Mode12Perplexity17 |
| 134–20 | Solstice | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9–4.0 | ChatGPT11Gemini9Google AI Mode13Perplexity8 |
| 146–20 | Nexamp | 1.2% | 2.6% | 0.5–3.0 | ChatGPT20Google AI Mode14Perplexity16 |
| 156–20 | SMA Solar Technology | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5–3.0 | ChatGPT12Gemini19Google AI Mode15 |
| 166–20 | REC Group | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4–2.9 | ChatGPT13Gemini13Google AI Mode16Perplexity7 |
| 176–20 | MidNite Solar | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3–2.6 | ChatGPT18Gemini18Google AI Mode17Perplexity10 |
| 186–20 | OutBack Power | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3–2.6 | ChatGPT16Gemini17Google AI Mode18 |
| 196–20 | Arcadia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3–2.4 | Gemini16Google AI Mode19Perplexity15 |
| 206–20 | K2 Systems | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3–2.4 | Google AI Mode20Perplexity9 |
02 · Engine consensus
Where each brand ranks
inside every engine’s top 10
There is no single AI top 10.
Only 5 of 15 brands rank in the top 10 of all 4 engines.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Perplexity | In top 10 of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Generac | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Enphase Energy | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| SolarEdge | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| IronRidge | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| GAF Energy | 6 | 4 | 5 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| FranklinWH | 7 | 5 | 7 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| CertainTeed | 10 | 7 | 8 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| Victron Energy | 9 | 10 | 10 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| Unirac | 8 | – | – | 6 | ChatGPTPerplexity |
| Solstice | – | 9 | – | 8 | GeminiPerplexity |
| REC Group | – | – | – | 7 | Perplexity |
| Schneider Electric | – | – | 9 | – | Google AI Mode |
| K2 Systems | – | – | – | 9 | Perplexity |
| MidNite Solar | – | – | – | 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, United States.
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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 36.4% | 0.1% |
| energy.gov | 11.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| google.com | <0.1% | 0.9% | 9.0% | 0.1% |
| energysage.com | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| irs.gov | 4.9% | – | 0.1% | <0.1% |
| tesla.com | 4.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | – |
| nuwattenergy.com | 0.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| nrel.gov | 3.3% | – | – | 0.2% |
| enphase.com | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| ecoflow.com | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| solarinfopath.com | 0.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| bostonsolar.us | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | <0.1% |
05 · The questions we asked
338 buyer questions, each
asked three times per engine
This isn’t a branded-prompt study.
78% of questions are problem- or solution-aware.
| Intent | Questions |
|---|---|
| Solution-aware | 160 |
| Problem-aware | 103 |
| Informational | 35 |
| Branded comparison | 24 |
| Branded sentiment | 16 |
By intent
Examples · Solution-aware
“What is the average total turnkey installation cost for a Single-axis tracking ground mount in 2027 as of latest information?”
“What structural requirements do I need to prepare before installing a Detached solar pergola/patio cover as of latest information?”
Examples · Problem-aware
“My electric bills keep going up every summer and I need help with Lower monthly electric bills. as of latest information”
“Our roof has heavy shade coverage, so what options exist to address Immediate bill savings without standard roof panels as of latest information?”
Examples · Informational
“What are the latest clean energy incentives and tax credits available in 2027 as of latest information?”
“Can you explain the basic operating principles behind a Tile roof mount as of latest information?”
Examples · Branded comparison
“IronRidge vs Unirac for Rail structural strength, span lengths, and online engineering tool capabilities vs. broad installer familiarity and integrated flashing solutions. as of latest information?”
“IronRidge vs NEXTracker for Low-maintenance fixed-tilt ground-mounted arrays versus single-axis tracking systems designed to maximize total daily kilowatt-hour generation per installed module. as of latest information?”
Examples · Branded sentiment
“Is Tesla a good choice in solar shingles/bipv as of latest information?”
“Is Sol-Ark a good choice in off-grid standalone systems as of latest information?”
Source: Findrix research. 338 buyer questions by intent, solar & battery installation, United States.
05b · By product type
Which product segments
the questions cover
The study doesn’t hinge on one product category.
Questions span 8 solar & battery installation segments.
| Segment |
|---|
| Grid-Tied Solar-Only Systems |
| Off-Grid Standalone Systems |
| Grid-Tied Solar-Plus-Storage (Hybrid) Systems |
| Roof-mounted |
| Community and Shared Solar |
| Ground-mounted |
| Solar shingles/BIPV |
| Solar carport/pergola |
8 segments
Examples · Grid-Tied Solar-Only Systems
“Enphase Energy vs SolarEdge for Microinverter architecture with no single point of failure vs. string inverter with DC power optimizers, focusing on system cost, shade mitigation, and long-term reliability. as of latest information?”
Examples · Off-Grid Standalone Systems
“Is Sol-Ark a good choice in off-grid standalone systems as of latest information?”
Examples · Grid-Tied Solar-Plus-Storage (Hybrid) Systems
“What is the average total turnkey installation cost for a Whole-Home Backup with Smart Energy Management in 2027 as of latest information?”
Examples · Roof-mounted
“IronRidge vs Unirac for Rail structural strength, span lengths, and online engineering tool capabilities vs. broad installer familiarity and integrated flashing solutions. as of latest information?”
Examples · Community and Shared Solar
“Is Nexamp a good choice in community and shared solar as of latest information?”
Examples · Ground-mounted
“IronRidge vs NEXTracker for Low-maintenance fixed-tilt ground-mounted arrays versus single-axis tracking systems designed to maximize total daily kilowatt-hour generation per installed module. as of latest information?”
Examples · Solar shingles/BIPV
“Is Tesla a good choice in solar shingles/bipv as of latest information?”
Examples · Solar carport/pergola
“Baja Carports vs Quest Renewables for Custom heavy-gauge steel full cantilever and T-frame carport structures vs. modular pre-assembled ground-level truss canopy systems hoisted into place. as of latest information?”
Source: Findrix research. 8 product segments covered by the question set, solar & battery installation, United States.
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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 the United States ask them for advice. We asked 338 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 5 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 8 product segments, from problem-aware to solution-aware, informational and branded ones. 78% 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.