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How popular isREC in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 823K branded searches for REC worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. REC holds 87.8% estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. REC87.8%
  2. Jinko Solar3.5%
  3. Canadian Solar2.9%
  4. SunPower2.9%
  5. Trina Solar2.9%
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Which solar panel brands compete with REC?

REC against solar panel brands worldwide, by month

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

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MonthRECJinko SolarCanadian SolarSunPowerTrina Solar
Oct 202585.5%3.4%4.2%3.4%3.4%
Nov 202582.7%4.1%5%3.3%5%
Dec 202582.5%4.1%3.3%6.1%4.1%
Jan 202684%4.1%3.4%5.1%3.4%
Feb 202682.8%5%4.1%4.1%4.1%
Mar 202684%5.1%3.4%3.4%4.1%
Apr 202681.2%6%4%4%4.9%
May 202682.8%5%4.1%4.1%4.1%
Jun 202682.5%6.1%4.1%3.3%4.1%
Jul 202684.8%4.2%4.2%3.4%3.4%
Aug 202687.8%3.5%2.9%2.9%2.9%
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  1. 1.REC

    87.8%

    Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3 points.

  2. 2.Jinko Solar

    3.5%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  3. 3.Canadian Solar

    2.9%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. 4.SunPower

    2.9%

    Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  5. 5.Trina Solar

    2.9%

    Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

Compare search popularity between REC and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for REC worldwide held steady at 823K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, REC’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide increased from 85.5% to 87.8%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, REC’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 87.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 81.2% in April 2026.

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

  1. In August 2026, REC gained estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 84.8% to 87.8%.

  2. In August 2026, Canadian Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 2.9%.

  3. In August 2026, Jinko Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 3.5%.

  4. In August 2026, SunPower lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.9%.

  5. In August 2026, Trina Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.9%.

How is REC measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using REC’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.

1 branded search term

  • rec

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