How popular isZEN Energy in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 130 branded searches for ZEN Energy in New Zealand which is up 8.3% over the last 11 months. ZEN Energy holds 3.2% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand napier solar installers and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Harrisons Solar91.3%
ZEN Energy3.2%
Ecoefficient2.7%
Freenergy2.2%
Solarcolab0.5%
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Which napier solar installers compete with ZEN Energy?
Share of Search by month for Harrisons Solar, ZEN Energy, Ecoefficient, Freenergy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Harrisons Solar | ZEN Energy | Ecoefficient | Freenergy | Solarcolab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.84% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.88% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.1% | 4% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 92% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.57% |
| Mar 2026 | 92.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 92.5% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 90.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.8% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 91.4% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91.3% | 3.7K | -4.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.2% | 130 | -13.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.7% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.2% | 90 | +80% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.5% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
91.3%
held 1st · 3.7K estimated branded searches · -4.2% vs prior month · -0.1 points
3.2%
held 2nd · 130 estimated branded searches · -13.3% vs prior month · -0.3 points
2.7%
held 3rd · 110 estimated branded searches · -21.4% vs prior month · -0.6 points
2.2%
held 4th · 90 estimated branded searches · +80% vs prior month · +1 points
0.5%
held 5th · 20 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between ZEN Energy and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for ZEN Energy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ZEN Energy in New Zealand rose from 120 to 130.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ZEN Energy’s estimated Share of Search among napier solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 4.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ZEN Energy rose from 3rd to 2nd among napier solar installers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand napier solar installers in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Freenergy gained estimated Share of Search among napier solar installers in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 2.2%.

In August 2026, Ecoefficient lost estimated Share of Search among napier solar installers in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 2.7%.

ZEN Energy’s estimated Share of Search among napier solar installers in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 3.2% in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Harrisons Solar in New Zealand rose 14% over 11 measured months, from 3.2K to 3.7K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Solarcolab in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 30 to 20 in August 2026.
Which nelson solar installers compete with ZEN Energy?
Share of Search by month for Lightforce Solar, Think Solar, ZEN Energy, Current Generation. 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 ZEN Energy and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for ZEN Energy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ZEN Energy’s estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand decreased from 7.7% to 4.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ZEN Energy’s estimated Share of Search among nelson solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 7.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.6% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ZEN Energy fell from 2nd to 3rd among nelson solar installers in New Zealand.
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 ZEN Energy measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ZEN Energy’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
- zen energy nz
- zen energy solar panels
- zenenergy co nz
- zenenergy.co.nz
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