Jinko Solar vs Maxeon:Which is more popular?

Name: Jinko Solar vs Maxeon: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, Jinko Solar had more branded searches than Maxeon among solar panel brands worldwide. Jinko Solar had about 33,100 branded searches, while Maxeon had 2,900. Jinko Solar made up 23.8% of all solar panel brand searches we track, and Maxeon accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar panel brands, Maxeon appeared in three of the five answers and Jinko Solar in none.

Among solar panel brands worldwide in September 2026

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Top solar panel brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maxeon was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Jinko Solar did not appear in any of the five answers.

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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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Canadian Solar	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Qcells	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
REC	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Maxeon	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Jinko Solar	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
SunPower	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Trina Solar	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

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
REC3 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. 2REC
3. 3Maxeon
4. 4Canadian Solar
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar panel brands?”
1. 1REC
2. 2Qcells
3. 3Maxeon
4. 4Canadian Solar
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar panel brand for home solar systems?”
1. 1Maxeon
2. 2REC
3. 3Qcells
4. 4Canadian Solar
Searched Google, AI Overview
“monocrystalline solar panels”
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 Maxeon more popular in search?

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

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

Month	Jinko Solar	Canadian Solar	SunPower	Trina Solar	Qcells	REC	Maxeon
Oct 2025	19.6%	23.9%	19.6%	19.6%	8.7%	5.5%	3.2%
Nov 2025	19.7%	24.1%	16.1%	24.1%	8.8%	4.5%	2.6%
Dec 2025	20%	16.4%	29.9%	20%	7.3%	4.1%	2.2%
Jan 2026	22%	18%	26.9%	18%	8%	4.6%	2.4%
Feb 2026	24.6%	20.1%	20.1%	20.1%	7.3%	5.2%	2.7%
Mar 2026	26.6%	17.8%	17.8%	21.8%	8%	5.6%	2.4%
Apr 2026	26%	17.4%	17.4%	21.2%	7.8%	6.8%	3.5%
May 2026	23.5%	19.2%	19.2%	19.2%	8.6%	7.1%	3.1%
Jun 2026	28.1%	18.8%	15.4%	18.8%	10.3%	6.1%	2.5%
Jul 2026	22.5%	22.5%	18.4%	18.4%	10.1%	5.6%	2.4%
Aug 2026	23.7%	19.4%	19.4%	19.4%	10.6%	5.4%	2.1%
Sep 2026	23.8%	19.5%	19.5%	19.5%	10.7%	4.9%	2.1%

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

3 findings

Jinko Solar was ahead of Maxeon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jinko Solar’s share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 19.6% to 23.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maxeon’s share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 3.2% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.9K.

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

1 change

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