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Jinko Solar vs Trina Solar:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Jinko Solar had more branded searches than Trina Solar among solar panel brands worldwide. Jinko Solar had about 33,100 branded searches, while Trina Solar had 27,100. Jinko Solar made up 25.1% of all solar panel brand searches we track, and Trina Solar accounted for 20.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar panel brands, neither Jinko Solar nor Trina Solar appeared in any of the five answers.

Among solar panel brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Jinko Solar, about 22% more searches than Trina Solar

Jinko Solar 33.1K searchesTrina Solar 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.

Jinko Solar in 0 of 5Trina Solar in 0 of 5

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Top solar panel brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Jinko Solar nor Trina Solar showed up in any of the five answers.

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.

      Is Jinko Solar or Trina Solar more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Jinko Solar and Trina Solar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six solar panel brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

      Jinko Solar and Trina Solar among solar panel brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Jinko Solar, Trina Solar. 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%

      How has the Jinko Solar and Trina Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Jinko Solar took it in January 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jinko Solar’s share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 20.7% to 25.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trina Solar’s share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 20.7% to 20.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.

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

      1 change

      1. 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 branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jinko Solar’s and Trina Solar’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.

      Jinko Solar

      1 branded search term

      • jinko solar

      Trina Solar

      1 branded search term

      • trina solar

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