How popular isSunshine Solar in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2K branded searches for Sunshine Solar in New Zealand which is up 38.2% over the last 11 months. Sunshine Solar holds 24.4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand palmerston north solar installers and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Harrisons Solar44.9%
Lightforce Solar26.1%
Sunshine Solar24.4%
McNae Group3.4%
SES Electrical1.2%
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Which palmerston north solar installers compete with Sunshine Solar?
Share of Search by month for Harrisons Solar, Lightforce Solar, Sunshine Solar, McNae Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Harrisons Solar | Lightforce Solar | Sunshine Solar | McNae Group | SES Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.8% | 20.3% | 23.6% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 19.7% | 23.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | 24.8% | 27.7% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.1% | 25.2% | 26.1% | 2.6% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 51% | 22.1% | 23.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.3% | 24.3% | 22.5% | 2.9% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 43.7% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 42.4% | 35.4% | 19.8% | 1.7% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 34.6% | 21.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 30.4% | 22.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.9% | 26.1% | 24.4% | 3.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.9% | 3.7K | -4.2% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.1% | 2.1K | -21.1% | -4.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.4% | 2K | 0% | +2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 280 | +27.3% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 100 | -33.3% | -0.5 points |
44.9%
held 1st · 3.7K estimated branded searches · -4.2% vs prior month · +1.8 points
26.1%
held 2nd · 2.1K estimated branded searches · -21.1% vs prior month · -4.3 points
24.4%
held 3rd · 2K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +2 points
3.4%
held 4th · 280 estimated branded searches · +27.3% vs prior month · +1 points
1.2%
held 5th · 100 estimated branded searches · -33.3% vs prior month · -0.5 points
Compare search popularity between Sunshine Solar and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Sunshine Solar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sunshine Solar in New Zealand rose from 1.4K to 2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand increased from 23.6% to 24.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 27.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 14.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar fell from 2nd to 3rd among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north solar installers in August 2026?
5 changes

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

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

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

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

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 Sunshine Solar measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sunshine 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.
3 branded search terms
- sunshine solar
- sunshine solar nz
- sunshinesolar
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