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Maxeon vs Trina Solar:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Trina Solar had more branded searches than Maxeon among solar panel brands worldwide. Trina Solar had about 27,100 branded searches, while Maxeon had 2,900. Trina Solar made up 20.5% of all solar panel brand searches we track, and Maxeon accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar panel brands, Maxeon appeared in three of the five answers and Trina Solar in none.

Among solar panel brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Trina Solar, about 9 searches for every 1 for Maxeon

Trina Solar 27.1K searchesMaxeon 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Maxeon, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Trina Solar in 0

Maxeon in 3 of 5Trina Solar in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Maxeon, the only one of the two named

Maxeon first in 3Trina Solar never named

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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. Trina Solar 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.

  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 Maxeon or Trina Solar more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Maxeon 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.

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

      Share of searches by month for Trina Solar, Maxeon. 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 Maxeon and Trina Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Trina Solar was ahead of Maxeon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maxeon’s share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 3.4% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 2.9K.
      • 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?

      2 changes

      1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Maxeon worldwide fell 46.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.

      2. 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 Maxeon’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.

      Maxeon

      1 branded search term

      • maxeon

      Trina Solar

      1 branded search term

      • trina solar

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