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How popular isLightforce Solar in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.1K branded searches for Lightforce Solar in New Zealand which is up 71.8% over the last 11 months. Lightforce Solar holds 70.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand nelson solar installers and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Lightforce Solar70.3%
  2. Think Solar20.1%
  3. ZEN Energy4.3%
  4. Current Generation3.6%
  5. NZ Solar1.7%
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Which nelson solar installers compete with Lightforce Solar?

Lightforce Solar against nelson solar installers in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Lightforce Solar, Think Solar, ZEN Energy, Current Generation. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthLightforce SolarThink SolarZEN EnergyCurrent GenerationNZ Solar
Oct 202579.5%6.4%7.7%4.5%1.9%
Nov 202581.8%7%6.3%3.5%1.4%
Dec 202580.3%6.3%6.3%4.7%2.4%
Jan 202678.9%9.7%5.9%3.2%2.2%
Feb 202682.2%4.7%6.5%4.7%1.8%
Mar 202683.3%6.4%5.3%3.2%1.8%
Apr 202689.5%5.5%2.6%1.5%0.83%
May 202679.3%12.7%4.7%2%1.2%
Jun 202674.7%17.5%3.8%2.9%1.1%
Jul 202675.2%16.2%4.2%3.1%1.4%
Aug 202670.3%20.1%4.3%3.6%1.7%
Sep 2026—————
  1. held 1st · 2.1K estimated branded searches · -21.1% vs prior month · -4.9 points

  2. held 2nd · 610 estimated branded searches · +5.2% vs prior month · +4 points

  3. held 3rd · 130 estimated branded searches · -13.3% vs prior month · +0.1 points

  4. held 4th · 110 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.6 points

  5. 5.NZ Solar

    1.7%

    held 5th · 50 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.3 points

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How has branded search demand for Lightforce Solar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lightforce Solar in New Zealand rose from 1.2K to 2.1K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand decreased from 79.5% to 70.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 89.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 70.3% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson solar installers in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Think Solar gained estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand, from 16.2% to 20.1%.

  2. In August 2026, Current Generation gained estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 3.6%.

  3. In August 2026, Lightforce Solar lost estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand, from 75.2% to 70.3%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for NZ Solar in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 50 in August 2026.

Which palmerston north solar installers compete with Lightforce Solar?

Lightforce Solar against palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Harrisons Solar, Lightforce Solar, Sunshine Solar, McNae Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthHarrisons SolarLightforce SolarSunshine SolarMcNae GroupSES Electrical
Oct 202552.8%20.3%23.6%2%1.3%
Nov 202552.9%19.7%23.7%2.5%1.2%
Dec 202543.6%24.8%27.7%2.4%1.5%
Jan 202645.1%25.2%26.1%2.6%1%
Feb 202651%22.1%23.4%2.2%1.3%
Mar 202649.3%24.3%22.5%2.9%1%
Apr 202639.7%43.7%14.5%1.3%0.67%
May 202642.4%35.4%19.8%1.7%0.73%
Jun 202639.3%34.6%21.7%2.9%1.5%
Jul 202643.1%30.4%22.4%2.5%1.7%
Aug 202644.9%26.1%24.4%3.4%1.2%
Sep 2026—————
  1. held 1st · 3.7K estimated branded searches · -4.2% vs prior month · +1.8 points

  2. held 2nd · 2.1K estimated branded searches · -21.1% vs prior month · -4.3 points

  3. held 3rd · 2K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +2 points

  4. held 4th · 280 estimated branded searches · +27.3% vs prior month · +1 points

  5. held 5th · 100 estimated branded searches · -33.3% vs prior month · -0.5 points

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How has branded search demand for Lightforce Solar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand increased from 20.3% to 26.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 43.7% in April 2026 and was lowest at 19.7% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar rose from 3rd to 2nd among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north solar installers in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Sunshine Solar gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 24.4%.

  2. In August 2026, Harrisons Solar gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 44.9%.

  3. In August 2026, McNae Group gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 3.4%.

  4. In August 2026, Lightforce Solar lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 30.4% to 26.1%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for SES Electrical in New Zealand rose 25% over 11 measured months, from 80 to 100 in August 2026.

How is Lightforce Solar measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lightforce Solar’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

4 branded search terms

  • light force solar
  • lightforce solar
  • lightforce solar nelson
  • lightforce solar nz

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