How popular isTaranaki Solar?
In September 2026, people searched for Taranaki Solar by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 57.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 26.3% of all New Zealand New Plymouth solar installer searches, placing Taranaki Solar second out of five installers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about New Plymouth solar installers, Taranaki Solar appeared in all answers and was the joint second most recommended of the five.
Taranaki Solar is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.
Harrisons SolarShare of searches 36.8%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Taranaki SolarShare of searches 26.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Solar OneShare of searches 21.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Streamline SolarShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Solar Plus PowerShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top New Plymouth solar installers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Taranaki Solar appeared in all three answers. Taranaki Solar is the joint second most recommended of the five.
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.
Harrisons Solar3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Taranaki Solar3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Solar One3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Solar Plus Power3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Streamline Solar0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about New Plymouth solar installers
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar installer should I hire in New Plymouth, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar installers in New Plymouth, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar installer in New Plymouth, New Zealand for a home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“new plymouth solar installers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home solar new plymouth”
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 New Plymouth solar installers compete with Taranaki Solar?
Share of searches by month for Harrisons Solar, Taranaki Solar, Solar One, Streamline Solar, Solar Plus Power. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harrisons Solar | Taranaki Solar | Solar One | Streamline Solar | Solar Plus Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.1% | 14.3% | 19% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.6% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 50% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 20% | 20% | 5% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 27.8% | 22.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 32.4% | 5.9% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 30.4% | 30.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 28.1% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 25.9% | 18.5% | 7.4% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.5% | 29.2% | 20.8% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 20.8% | 29.2% | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.8% | 26.3% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.8% | 70 | 0% | +7.7 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 26.3% | 50 | 0% | +5.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 21.1% | 40 | -42.9% | -8.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.5% | 20 | 0% | +2.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.3% | 10 | -66.7% | -7.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
36.8%
Held 1st. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +7.7 points.
26.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.
21.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -8.1 points.
10.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
5.3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, -66.7% vs prior month. Share -7.2 points.
Compare popularity between Taranaki Solar and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Taranaki Solar
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How has branded search demand for Taranaki Solar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Taranaki Solar in New Zealand rose from 70 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Taranaki Solar’s share of searches among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand increased from 14.3% to 26.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Taranaki Solar’s share of searches among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 30.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 13.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Taranaki Solar rose from 3rd to 2nd among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand New Plymouth solar installers in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Taranaki Solar overtook Solar One to rank 2nd among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand, with 26.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Streamline Solar overtook Solar Plus Power to rank 4th among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand, with 10.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Harrisons Solar gained share of searches among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand, from 29.2% to 36.8%.

In September 2026, Solar One lost share of searches among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand, from 29.2% to 21.1%.

In September 2026, Solar Plus Power lost share of searches among New Plymouth solar installers in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 5.3%.
How are Taranaki Solar’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Taranaki Solar’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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