How popular isMcNae Group?
In September 2026, people searched for McNae Group by name about 180 times in New Zealand, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 32.1% of all New Zealand Palmerston North solar installer searches, placing McNae Group first out of seven installers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North solar installers, McNae Group appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
McNae Group is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
McNae GroupShare of searches 32.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Green SolutionShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SES ElectricalShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Harrisons SolarShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lightforce SolarShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North solar installers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, McNae Group appeared in all three answers. McNae Group is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- McNae Group3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Green Solution3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- SES Electrical3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Harrisons Solar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lightforce Solar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sunshine Solar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Palmerston North solar installers
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar installer should I hire in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar installers in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar installer in Palmerston North, New Zealand for solar panels?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar power palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar installers palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Palmerston North solar installers compete with McNae Group?
Share of searches by month for McNae Group, Green Solution, SES Electrical, Harrisons Solar, Lightforce Solar, Sunshine Solar, Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | McNae Group | Green Solution | SES Electrical | Harrisons Solar | Lightforce Solar | Sunshine Solar | Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 15% | 10% | 15% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 20% | 20% | 15% | 15% | 5% | 20% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.9% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 15.4% | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.6% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 15.4% | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 22.7% | 4.5% | 11.4% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 25% | 13.5% | 9.6% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 25% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 16.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.1% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.1% | 90 | -40% | -6.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 17.9% | 50 | 0% | +5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.3% | 40 | -20% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.1% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 7.1% | 20 | 0% | +2 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.6% | 10 | -50% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
32.1%
Held 1st. 90 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -6.3 points.
17.9%
Held 2nd. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
17.9%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +5 points.
14.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
7.1%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
Moved from 6th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
Compare popularity between McNae Group and its closest rivals
Every comparison with McNae Group
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for McNae Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for McNae Group in New Zealand rose from 120 to 180.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McNae Group’s share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand increased from 26.9% to 32.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McNae Group’s share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 45% in November 2025 and was lowest at 20% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North solar installers in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, SES Electrical overtook Harrisons Solar to rank 3rd among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, with 17.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sunshine Solar overtook Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central to rank 6th among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, with 7.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Harrisons Solar gained share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 14.3%.
In September 2026, McNae Group lost share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, from 38.5% to 32.1%.
In September 2026, Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central lost share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 3.6%.
In September 2026, Lightforce Solar lost share of searches among Palmerston North solar installers in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 7.1%.
How are McNae Group’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using McNae Group’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.
- mcnae
- mcnae group
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Where does McNae Group compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North electrical contractors | 3rd of 7 | 19.1% | Show ranking |
| Palmerston North solar installers | 1st of 7 | 32.1% | Shown above |
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