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How popular isQcells?

In September 2026, people searched for Qcells by name about 14,800 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 11.2% of all global solar panel brand searches, placing Qcells fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar panel brands, Qcells appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Qcells is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Jinko SolarShare of searches 25.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. Canadian SolarShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. SunPowerShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Trina SolarShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. QcellsShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top solar panel brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qcells was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Qcells is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Qcells1st
  2. Maxeon2nd
  3. Canadian Solar3rd
  4. Jinko Solar–
  5. SunPower–
  6. Trina Solar–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Canadian Solar3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Qcells3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Maxeon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Jinko Solar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SunPower0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Trina Solar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which solar panel brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Qcells
    2. 2Maxeon
    3. 3Canadian Solar

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best solar panel brands?”

    1. 1Qcells
    2. 2Maxeon
    3. 3Canadian Solar

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best solar panel brand for home solar systems?”

    1. 1Maxeon
    2. 2Qcells
    3. 3Canadian Solar

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “monocrystalline solar panels”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “solar panels for home”

      Not named in any answer:

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

      Which solar panel brands compete with Qcells?

      Qcells against solar panel brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, SunPower, Trina Solar, Qcells, Maxeon. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthJinko SolarCanadian SolarSunPowerTrina SolarQcellsMaxeon
      Oct 202520.7%25.3%20.7%20.7%9.3%3.4%
      Nov 202520.6%25.2%16.9%25.2%9.2%2.7%
      Dec 202520.9%17.1%31.2%20.9%7.6%2.3%
      Jan 202623.1%18.9%28.2%18.9%8.4%2.5%
      Feb 202625.9%21.2%21.2%21.2%7.7%2.8%
      Mar 202628.2%18.9%18.9%23.1%8.4%2.5%
      Apr 202627.9%18.6%18.6%22.8%8.3%3.7%
      May 202625.3%20.7%20.7%20.7%9.3%3.4%
      Jun 202629.9%20%16.4%20%10.9%2.7%
      Jul 202623.8%23.8%19.5%19.5%10.7%2.6%
      Aug 202625.1%20.5%20.5%20.5%11.2%2.2%
      Sep 202625.1%20.5%20.5%20.5%11.2%2.2%

      1. 1.Jinko Solar

        25.1%

        Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      2. 2.Canadian Solar

        20.5%

        Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      3. 3.SunPower

        20.5%

        Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      4. 4.Trina Solar

        20.5%

        Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      5. 5.Qcells

        11.2%

        Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      6. 6.Maxeon

        2.2%

        Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

      Compare popularity between Qcells and its closest rivals

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

      3 findings
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Qcells worldwide held steady at 14.8K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qcells’ share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide increased from 9.3% to 11.2%.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qcells’ share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 11.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 7.6% in December 2025.

      How did search popularity change for solar panel brands worldwide in September 2026?

      4 changes

      1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Maxeon worldwide fell 46.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.

      2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Canadian Solar worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 27.1K in September 2026.

      3. Estimated monthly branded searches for SunPower worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.

      4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Trina Solar worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.

      How are Qcells’ branded searches counted?

      1 search term

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qcells’ 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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