Solar installers in Australia:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Solahart was the most searched solar installer in Australia, accounting for 23.5% of all searches among the seven installers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Solahart and Brightworks Solar were mentioned most often, in two of the four answers. Brightworks Solar was recommended most often, coming first in one out of two responses that gave a list.
SolahartShare of searches 23.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AGLShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Arise SolarShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OriginShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SolargainShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top solar installers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Solahart and Brightworks Solar were mentioned most often, in two of the four answers. Brightworks Solar was recommended most often, coming first in one out of two answers that gave a list. Solahart was second, and Solargain was third. AGL, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Solahart2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Brightworks Solar2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Solargain1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AGL0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Arise Solar0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Origin0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sunboost0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Who's the best solar installer in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar company is best for panels and a home battery?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How do I choose a reliable solar installer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar panels”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar installation”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which solar installers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each solar installer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven solar installers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Solahart, AGL, Arise Solar, Origin, Solargain, Sunboost, Brightworks Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Solahart | AGL | Arise Solar | Origin | Solargain | Sunboost | Brightworks Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.7% | 6.7% | 27.9% | 6.7% | 18.6% | 15% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.7% | 4.3% | 32.6% | 6.4% | 17.8% | 14.3% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.5% | 5.4% | 35.7% | 5.4% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.2% | 7.2% | 29.6% | 7.2% | 16.2% | 13% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.2% | 5.8% | 29.6% | 7.2% | 16.2% | 13% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.4% | 5.9% | 29.9% | 7% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.3% | 4.3% | 34.9% | 5.6% | 15.5% | 12.5% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 6% | 26.5% | 6% | 14.5% | 11.5% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.2% | 4.4% | 27.1% | 4.4% | 14.8% | 11.7% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 3.9% | 23.7% | 4.7% | 15.8% | 12.5% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 4.3% | 21.3% | 5.3% | 17.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.5% | 19.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.8% | 10.2% | 3.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.5% | 4.4K | 0% | -8.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 7th to 2nd | 19.3% | 3.6K | +510.2% | +14.9 pointsmoved from 7th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.5% | 2.9K | 0% | -5.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 15.5% | 2.9K | +302.8% | +10.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 12.8% | 2.4K | 0% | -4.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 10.2% | 1.9K | 0% | -3.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 3.2% | 590 | -18.1% | -2.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th |
1.
Solahart23.5%
Held 1st. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -8.7 points.
2.
AGL19.3%
Moved from 7th to 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +510.2% vs prior month. Share +14.9 points.
15.5%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.8 points.
4.
Origin15.5%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +302.8% vs prior month. Share +10.2 points.
12.8%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.
6.
Sunboost10.2%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
3.2%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
AGL sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “agl solar”.
Which brand is most popular in search among solar installers in Australia?
7 brands
In September 2026, Solahart was the most searched among solar installers in Australia, with an estimated 4.4K branded searches, 23.5% of all searches for the seven we track. AGL is in 2nd place, 4.3 percentage points behind at 19.3%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.7% → 23.5% | 35.5%Jul 2026 | 19.5%Dec 2025 | 2nd → 1st | |
| 6.7% → 19.3% | 19.3%Sep 2026 | 3.9%Jul 2026 | 5th → 2nd | |
| 27.9% → 15.5% | 35.7%Dec 2025 | 15.5%Sep 2026 | 1st → 3rd | |
| 6.7% → 15.5% | 15.5%Sep 2026 | 4.4%Jun 2026 | 6th → 4th | |
| 18.6% → 12.8% | 18.6%Oct 2025 | 12.8%Sep 2026 | 3rd → 5th | |
| 15% → 10.2% | 15.7%Dec 2025 | 10.2%Sep 2026 | 4th → 6th | |
| 2.5% → 3.2% | 5.3%Aug 2026 | 2.5%Oct 2025 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solahart’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia increased from 22.7% to 23.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AGL’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia increased from 6.7% to 19.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arise Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia decreased from 27.9% to 15.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Origin’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia increased from 6.7% to 15.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solargain’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia decreased from 18.6% to 12.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunboost’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia decreased from 15% to 10.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brightworks Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solahart’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 35.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 19.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AGL’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 19.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arise Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 35.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 15.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Origin’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 15.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4.4% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunboost’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 15.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 10.2% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brightworks Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in Australia peaked at 5.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solahart rose from 2nd to 1st among solar installers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AGL rose from 5th to 2nd among solar installers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arise Solar fell from 1st to 3rd among solar installers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Origin rose from 6th to 4th among solar installers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solargain fell from 3rd to 5th among solar installers in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunboost fell from 4th to 6th among solar installers in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia solar installers in September 2026?
7 changes

In September 2026, AGL overtook Arise Solar and 4 others to rank 2nd among solar installers in Australia, with 19.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Origin overtook Solargain and 2 others to rank 4th among solar installers in Australia, with 15.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Solahart lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 32.3% to 23.5%.

In September 2026, Arise Solar lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 21.3% to 15.5%.

In September 2026, Solargain lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 17.6% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Sunboost lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 13.9% to 10.2%.

In September 2026, Brightworks Solar lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 5.3% to 3.2%.
How are branded searches counted for solar installers?
7 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among solar installers comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Solahart
1 branded search term
- solahart
AGL
1 branded search term
- agl solar
Arise Solar
1 branded search term
- arise solar
Origin
1 branded search term
- origin solar
Solargain
1 branded search term
- solargain
Sunboost
1 branded search term
- sunboost
Brightworks Solar
1 branded search term
- brightworks solar
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