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Brightworks Solar vs Solargain:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Solargain had more branded searches than Brightworks Solar among solar installers in Australia. Solargain had about 2,400 branded searches, while Brightworks Solar had 590. Solargain made up 12.8% 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 Solargain in one. Brightworks Solar was mentioned before Solargain in every answer.

Among solar installers in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Solargain, about 4 searches for every 1 for Brightworks Solar

Solargain 2.4K searchesBrightworks Solar 590 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Brightworks Solar, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Solargain in 1

Brightworks Solar in 2 of 4Solargain in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Brightworks Solar, named ahead of Solargain in every answer

Brightworks Solar first in 2Solargain never first

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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. Solargain was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Brightworks Solar was listed before Solargain in every answer.

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 Brightworks Solar or Solargain more popular in search?

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

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

      Share of searches by month for Solargain, 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 Brightworks Solar and Solargain 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, Solargain lost share of searches among solar installers in Australia, from 17.6% to 12.8%.

      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 Brightworks Solar’s and Solargain’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.

      Brightworks Solar

      1 branded search term

      • brightworks solar

      Solargain

      1 branded search term

      • solargain

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