Category AI Visibility Report
Solar Panels AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈44,789
Est. AI queries / month
36
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 36 buyer topics in Solar Panels across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 44,789 AI queries per month.
- REC leads the AI shelf with 11.8% of brand mentions, followed by Renogy (8%) and Maxeon (6.5%). The top three hold 26.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “solar panels with charge controller” (top keyword “solar panels with charge controller”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on youtube.com most (19.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REC | 3,048 | 11.8% |
| 2 | Renogy | 2,063 | 8% |
| 3 | Maxeon | 1,661 | 6.5% |
| 4 | EcoFlow | 1,447 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Jinko | 1,328 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Qcells | 993 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Aiko Solar | 760 | 3% |
| 8 | Longi | 693 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Jackery | 665 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Bluetti | 540 | 2.1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar panels with charge controller | ≈10,948 | solar panels with charge controller | 12,100 |
| plug-in solar panels | ≈10,945 | plug in solar panels | 9,900 |
| solar panels for Ring devices | ≈9,078 | ring solar panel | 12,100 |
| solar panels incentives | ≈3,666 | solar panels incentives | 2,900 |
| flexible solar panels | ≈3,535 | flexible solar panels | 2,900 |
| solar panels in Victoria | ≈3,441 | solar panels victoria | 4,400 |
| solar panels for caravan | ≈3,176 | solar panels for caravan | 2,400 |
| solar panels in Perth | — | solar power panels perth | 3,600 |
| portable solar panels | — | portable solar panel | 2,400 |
| solar panels cost | — | solar panels cost | 2,400 |
| solar panels with battery | — | solar panel with battery | 2,900 |
| solar panels installation | — | installation solar panels | 8,100 |
| Portable Solar Panels | — | portable solar generator | 60,500 |
| solar panel systems | — | tesla solar power panels | 27,100 |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | — | solar panels cleaners | 33,100 |
| solar panels for water pump | — | solar panels for water pump | 9,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 1,214 | 19.1% |
| google.com | 965 | 15.2% |
| reddit.com | 714 | 11.2% |
| energysage.com | 597 | 9.4% |
| solarquotes.com.au | 238 | 3.7% |
| solarreviews.com | 225 | 3.5% |
| ecoflow.com | 177 | 2.8% |
| consumeraffairs.com | 137 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for solar panels?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: REC (11.8%), Renogy (8%), Maxeon (6.5%), EcoFlow (5.6%), Jinko (5.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about solar panels?
GEOly estimates ~44,789 AI queries per month in this category across 36 buyer topics, led by “solar panels with charge controller”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for solar panels?
The most-cited domains are: youtube.com, google.com, reddit.com, energysage.com, solarquotes.com.au. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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