Qcells vs Trina Solar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Trina Solar had more branded searches than Qcells among solar panel brands worldwide. Trina Solar had about 27,100 branded searches, while Qcells had 14,800. Trina Solar made up 20.5% of all solar panel brand searches we track, and Qcells accounted for 11.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar panel brands, Qcells appeared in three of the five answers and Trina Solar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Trina Solar, about 83% more searches than Qcells
Who does AI mention more?
Qcells, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Trina Solar in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Qcells, the only one of the two named
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Top solar panel brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qcells 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.
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
See every answer about solar panel brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar panel brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar panel brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar panel brand for home solar systems?”
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 Qcells or Trina Solar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Qcells 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.
Share of searches by month for Trina Solar, Qcells. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jinko Solar | Canadian Solar | SunPower | Trina Solar | Qcells | Maxeon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.7% | 25.3% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.6% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 25.2% | 9.2% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.9% | 17.1% | 31.2% | 20.9% | 7.6% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.1% | 18.9% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 7.7% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.2% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 23.1% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 22.8% | 8.3% | 3.7% |
| May 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 20% | 16.4% | 20% | 10.9% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.8% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 2.2% |
How has the Qcells and Trina Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Trina Solar was ahead of Qcells in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qcells’ share of searches among solar panel brands worldwide moved from 9.3% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
- 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
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 Qcells’ 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.
Qcells
1 branded search term
- qcells
Trina Solar
1 branded search term
- trina solar
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