3megawatt vs PVsyst:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PVsyst had more branded searches than 3megawatt among renewable energy software worldwide. PVsyst had about 22,200 branded searches, while 3megawatt had 50. PVsyst made up 28.1% of all renewable energy software searches we track, and 3megawatt accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about renewable energy software, PVsyst appeared in three of the five answers and 3megawatt in none.
Who do people search for more?
PVsyst, about 444 searches for every 1 for 3megawatt
Who does AI mention more?
PVsyst, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, 3megawatt in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
PVsyst, the only one of the two named
Follow 3megawatt vs PVsyst and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
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. 3megawatt did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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
See every answer about renewable energy software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which renewable energy software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best renewable energy software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best renewable energy software for managing solar assets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“renewable energy software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar asset management”
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 3megawatt or PVsyst more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3megawatt and PVsyst by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight renewable energy software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PVsyst, 3megawatt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Power Factors | PVsyst | Aurora Solar | HOMER Pro | AlsoEnergy | Greenbyte | QOS Energy | 3megawatt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 27.4% | 15% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 28.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.5% | 25.8% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.4% | 24.9% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.4% | 31.1% | 13.9% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.98% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.9% | 27.3% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 31.4% | 14% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
How has the 3megawatt and PVsyst comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PVsyst was ahead of 3megawatt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3megawatt’s share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PVsyst’s share of searches among renewable energy software worldwide moved from 27.4% to 28.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for renewable energy software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for 3megawatt worldwide fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3megawatt’s and PVsyst’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.
Other head-to-heads among renewable energy software

Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.