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Arise Solar vs Brightworks Solar:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Arise Solar had more branded searches than Brightworks Solar among solar installers in Australia. Arise Solar had about 2,900 branded searches, while Brightworks Solar had 590. Arise Solar made up 15.5% of all solar installer searches we track, and Brightworks Solar accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar installers, Brightworks Solar appeared in two of the four answers and Arise Solar in none.

Among solar installers in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Arise Solar, about 5 searches for every 1 for Brightworks Solar

Arise Solar 2.9K searchesBrightworks Solar 590 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Brightworks Solar, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Arise Solar in 0

Brightworks Solar in 2 of 4Arise Solar in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Brightworks Solar, the only one of the two named

Brightworks Solar first in 2Arise Solar never named

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Top solar installers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Brightworks Solar was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Arise Solar did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Brightworks Solar1st
  2. Solahart2nd
  3. Solargain3rd
  4. AGL–
  5. Arise Solar–
  6. Origin–
  7. Sunboost–

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?”

    1. 1Solahart
    2. 2Brightworks Solar
    3. 3Solargain

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which solar company is best for panels and a home battery?”

    1. 1Brightworks Solar
    2. 2Solahart

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “How do I choose a reliable solar installer?”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “solar panels”

      1. 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.

      Is Arise Solar or Brightworks Solar more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Arise Solar and Brightworks Solar 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.

      Arise Solar and Brightworks Solar among solar installers in Australia, by month

      Share of searches by month for Arise Solar, Brightworks Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthSolahartAGLArise SolarOriginSolargainSunboostBrightworks Solar
      Oct 202522.7%6.7%27.9%6.7%18.6%15%2.5%
      Nov 202521.7%4.3%32.6%6.4%17.8%14.3%2.9%
      Dec 202519.5%5.4%35.7%5.4%15.7%15.7%2.6%
      Jan 202624.2%7.2%29.6%7.2%16.2%13%2.6%
      Feb 202624.2%5.8%29.6%7.2%16.2%13%3.9%
      Mar 202624.4%5.9%29.9%7%16.2%13.3%3.2%
      Apr 202623.3%4.3%34.9%5.6%15.5%12.5%3.8%
      May 202632.6%6%26.5%6%14.5%11.5%2.9%
      Jun 202633.2%4.4%27.1%4.4%14.8%11.7%4.4%
      Jul 202635.5%3.9%23.7%4.7%15.8%12.5%3.9%
      Aug 202632.3%4.3%21.3%5.3%17.6%13.9%5.3%
      Sep 202623.5%19.3%15.5%15.5%12.8%10.2%3.2%

      How has the Arise Solar and Brightworks Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

      How did search popularity change for Australia solar installers in September 2026?

      4 changes

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

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

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

      4. 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?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arise Solar’s and Brightworks Solar’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

      Arise Solar

      1 branded search term

      • arise solar

      Brightworks Solar

      1 branded search term

      • brightworks solar

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