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title: "Solar panel brands: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the solar panel brands people buy. Share of Search among REC, Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, SunPower and Trina Solar, the solar panel brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Solar panel brands: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the solar panel brands people buy. Share of Search among REC, Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, SunPower and Trina Solar, the solar panel brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Solar panel brands
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: REC, 87.8%

## Which brand is most popular in search among solar panel brands worldwide?

- In August 2026, REC was the most searched among solar panel brands worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches and 87.8% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Jinko Solar is in 2nd place, 84.3 percentage points behind at 3.5% Share of Search.
- 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, Canadian Solar’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide decreased from 4.2% to 2.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SunPower’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Trina Solar’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.
- 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.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Jinko Solar’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 6.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canadian Solar’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SunPower’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 6.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Trina Solar’s estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide peaked at 5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Jinko Solar rose from 3rd to 2nd among solar panel brands worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canadian Solar fell from 2nd to 3rd among solar panel brands worldwide.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [REC vs Jinko Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/jinko-solar-vs-rec): 87.8% against 3.5% Share of Search.
- [REC vs Canadian Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/canadian-solar-vs-rec): 87.8% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [REC vs SunPower: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/rec-vs-sunpower): 87.8% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [REC vs Trina Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/rec-vs-trina-solar): 87.8% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [Jinko Solar vs Canadian Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/canadian-solar-vs-jinko-solar): 3.5% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [Jinko Solar vs SunPower: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/jinko-solar-vs-sunpower): 3.5% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [Jinko Solar vs Trina Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/jinko-solar-vs-trina-solar): 3.5% against 2.9% Share of Search.
- [Canadian Solar vs SunPower: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/canadian-solar-vs-sunpower): 2.9% Share of Search each.
- [Canadian Solar vs Trina Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/canadian-solar-vs-trina-solar): 2.9% Share of Search each.
- [SunPower vs Trina Solar: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/sunpower-vs-trina-solar): 2.9% Share of Search each.

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

- In August 2026, REC gained estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 84.8% to 87.8%.
- In August 2026, Canadian Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 2.9%.
- In August 2026, Jinko Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 3.5%.
- In August 2026, SunPower lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.9%.
- In August 2026, Trina Solar lost estimated Share of Search among solar panel brands worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.9%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | REC | 87.8% | 823K | +22.3% | REC |
| 2 | Jinko Solar | 3.5% | 33.1K | 0.0% | Jinko Solar |
| 3 | Canadian Solar | 2.9% | 27.1K | -18.1% | Canadian Solar |
| 4 | SunPower | 2.9% | 27.1K | 0.0% | SunPower |
| 5 | Trina Solar | 2.9% | 27.1K | 0.0% | Trina Solar |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | REC | 823K | 85.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Canadian Solar | 40.5K | 4.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Jinko Solar | 33.1K | 3.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | SunPower | 33.1K | 3.4% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 3.4% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | REC | 673K | 82.7% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Canadian Solar | 40.5K | 5% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Trina Solar | 40.5K | 5% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Jinko Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | SunPower | 27.1K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | REC | 673K | 82.5% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | SunPower | 49.5K | 6.1% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Jinko Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Canadian Solar | 27.1K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | REC | 823K | 84% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | SunPower | 49.5K | 5.1% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Jinko Solar | 40.5K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 3.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 3.4% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | REC | 673K | 82.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Jinko Solar | 40.5K | 5% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | SunPower | 33.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | REC | 823K | 84% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Jinko Solar | 49.5K | 5.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Trina Solar | 40.5K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 3.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | SunPower | 33.1K | 3.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | REC | 673K | 81.2% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Jinko Solar | 49.5K | 6% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Trina Solar | 40.5K | 4.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | SunPower | 33.1K | 4% | 5 |
| May 2026 | REC | 673K | 82.8% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Jinko Solar | 40.5K | 5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 3 |
| May 2026 | SunPower | 33.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | REC | 673K | 82.5% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Jinko Solar | 49.5K | 6.1% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Trina Solar | 33.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | SunPower | 27.1K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | REC | 673K | 84.8% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Canadian Solar | 33.1K | 4.2% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Jinko Solar | 33.1K | 4.2% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | SunPower | 27.1K | 3.4% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Trina Solar | 27.1K | 3.4% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | REC | 823K | 87.8% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Jinko Solar | 33.1K | 3.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Canadian Solar | 27.1K | 2.9% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | SunPower | 27.1K | 2.9% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Trina Solar | 27.1K | 2.9% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Canadian Solar | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Jinko Solar | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | REC | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | SunPower | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Trina Solar | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Canadian Solar**: Measured on the search term “canadian solar”.
- **Jinko Solar**: Measured on the search term “jinko solar”.
- **REC**: Measured on the search term “rec”.
- **SunPower**: Measured on the search term “sunpower”.
- **Trina Solar**: Measured on the search term “trina solar”.

- [Canadian Solar](/demand/global-en/brands/canadian-solar)
- [Jinko Solar](/demand/global-en/brands/jinko-solar)
- [REC](/demand/global-en/brands/rec)
- [SunPower](/demand/global-en/brands/sunpower)
- [Trina Solar](/demand/global-en/brands/trina-solar)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among solar panel brands worldwide?

In August 2026, REC was the most searched among solar panel brands worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches and 87.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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