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How popular isPVsyst?

In September 2026, people searched for PVsyst by name about 22,200 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 28.1% of all global renewable energy software searches, placing PVsyst second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about renewable energy software, PVsyst appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

PVsyst is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Power FactorsShare of searches 51.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. PVsystShare of searches 28.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. Aurora SolarShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. HOMER ProShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. AlsoEnergyShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top renewable energy software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PVsyst was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PVsyst is the most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PVsyst1st
  2. HOMER Pro2nd
  3. Aurora Solar3rd
  4. Power Factors4th
  5. AlsoEnergy–
  6. Greenbyte–
  7. QOS Energy–
  8. 3megawatt–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • PVsyst3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • HOMER Pro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Power Factors2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aurora Solar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AlsoEnergy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenbyte0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • QOS Energy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • 3megawatt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which renewable energy software compete with PVsyst?

PVsyst against renewable energy software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Power Factors, PVsyst, Aurora Solar, HOMER Pro, AlsoEnergy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPower FactorsPVsystAurora SolarHOMER ProAlsoEnergyGreenbyteQOS Energy3megawatt
Oct 202550%27.4%15%4.4%1.9%1%0.17%0.07%
Nov 202552.8%28.9%10.6%4.7%1.7%1.1%0.15%0.05%
Dec 202557.5%25.8%9.4%4.2%1.9%1%0.16%0.05%
Jan 202654.7%24.5%13.4%4%2.1%1.1%0.15%0.08%
Feb 202655.4%24.9%13.5%3.2%1.8%0.99%0.12%0.04%
Mar 202646.4%31.1%13.9%5%2.2%1.1%0.19%0.05%
Apr 202645.1%30.2%16.5%4.9%2.1%0.98%0.12%0.06%
May 202646.7%31.2%13.9%5.1%1.8%1%0.1%0.1%
Jun 202649.9%27.3%14.9%4.4%2%1.2%0.14%0.09%
Jul 202645.3%30.4%16.6%4%2.2%1.4%0.12%0.1%
Aug 202646.8%31.4%14%4.1%2.3%1.2%0.1%0.07%
Sep 202651.3%28.1%12.5%4.6%2%1.3%0.09%0.06%

  1. 1.Power Factors

    51.3%

    Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.

  2. 2.PVsyst

    28.1%

    Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.

  3. 3.Aurora Solar

    12.5%

    Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  4. 4.HOMER Pro

    4.6%

    Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  5. 5.AlsoEnergy

    2%

    Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  6. 6.Greenbyte

    1.3%

    Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.QOS Energy

    0.09%

    Held 7th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.3megawatt

    0.06%

    Held 8th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between PVsyst and its closest rivals

Every comparison with PVsyst

12 comparisons

How has branded search demand for PVsyst changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PVsyst worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PVsyst’s share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide increased from 27.4% to 28.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PVsyst’s share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide peaked at 31.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 24.5% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for renewable energy software worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Power Factors gained share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide, from 46.8% to 51.3%.

  2. In September 2026, PVsyst lost share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide, from 31.4% to 28.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Aurora Solar lost share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide, from 14% to 12.5%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for QOS Energy worldwide fell 58.8% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 70 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for 3megawatt worldwide fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for HOMER Pro worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are PVsyst’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PVsyst’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does PVsyst compete?

PVsyst is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Renewable energy software2nd of 828.1%Shown above
Solar design software1st of 732.3%Show ranking
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