How popular isNZ Solar in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 50 branded searches for NZ Solar in New Zealand which is up 66.7% over the last 11 months. NZ Solar holds 1.7% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand nelson solar installers and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Lightforce Solar70.3%
Think Solar20.1%
ZEN Energy4.3%
Current Generation3.6%NZ Solar1.7%
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Which nelson solar installers compete with NZ Solar?
Share of Search by month for Lightforce Solar, Think Solar, ZEN Energy, Current Generation, NZ Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lightforce Solar | Think Solar | ZEN Energy | Current Generation | NZ Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.5% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.8% | 7% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.9% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.2% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 83.3% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 89.5% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 79.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.7% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.2% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.3% | 20.1% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.3% | 2.1K | -21.1% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.1% | 610 | +5.2% | +4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.3% | 130 | -13.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 110 | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 50 | 0% | +0.3 points |
70.3%
held 1st · 2.1K estimated branded searches · -21.1% vs prior month · -4.9 points
20.1%
held 2nd · 610 estimated branded searches · +5.2% vs prior month · +4 points
4.3%
held 3rd · 130 estimated branded searches · -13.3% vs prior month · +0.1 points
3.6%
held 4th · 110 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.6 points
5.
NZ Solar
1.7%
held 5th · 50 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.3 points
Compare search popularity between NZ Solar and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for NZ Solar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NZ Solar in New Zealand rose from 30 to 50.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, NZ Solar’s estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 2.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 0.83% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson solar installers in August 2026?
4 changes

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

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

In August 2026, Lightforce Solar lost estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand, from 75.2% to 70.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for NZ Solar in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 50 in August 2026.
How is NZ Solar measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NZ 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.
2 branded search terms
- nz solar nelson
- nzsolar.co.nz
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