AVID Solar vs Harrisons Solar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harrisons Solar had more branded searches than AVID Solar among solar power companies in New Zealand. Harrisons Solar had about 2,510 branded searches, while AVID Solar had 480. Harrisons Solar made up 42% of all solar power company searches we track, and AVID Solar accounted for 8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar power companies, AVID Solar appeared in three of the four answers and Harrisons Solar in one. AVID Solar was mentioned before Harrisons Solar in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Harrisons Solar, about 5 searches for every 1 for AVID Solar
Who does AI mention more?
AVID Solar, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Harrisons Solar in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
AVID Solar, named ahead of Harrisons Solar in 3 of 4 answers
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Top solar power companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, AVID Solar was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Harrisons Solar was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. AVID Solar was listed before Harrisons Solar in three out of four answers.
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.
Future Energy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- AVID Solar3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Harrisons Solar1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tesla Powerwall1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
SolarKing0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Solarcity0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar power company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar power companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar power company in New Zealand for a home roof?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar panel installation nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home solar installers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is AVID Solar or Harrisons Solar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AVID Solar and Harrisons Solar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six solar power companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Harrisons Solar, AVID Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harrisons Solar | Tesla Powerwall | Future Energy | AVID Solar | SolarKing | Solarcity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.9% | 28.5% | 14% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51% | 24.3% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 45% | 28.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 25.5% | 17% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.5% | 21.4% | 17.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 48% | 24.3% | 16% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.4% | 23.1% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 49.4% | 20.1% | 16.7% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.9% | 22.3% | 19.9% | 6% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 23.5% | 19.5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 20.2% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 42% | 24.8% | 21.8% | 8% | 2.5% | 0.84% |
How has the AVID Solar and Harrisons Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Harrisons Solar was ahead of AVID Solar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AVID Solar’s share of searches among solar power companies in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harrisons Solar’s share of searches among solar power companies in New Zealand moved from 49.9% to 42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 2.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand solar power companies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Harrisons Solar lost share of searches among solar power companies in New Zealand, from 48.9% to 42%.
AVID Solar’s share of searches among solar power companies in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6% to 8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AVID Solar’s and Harrisons Solar’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
AVID Solar
1 branded search term
- avid solar
Harrisons Solar
4 branded search terms
- harrisons energy solutions
- harrisons solar
- harrisons solar battery
- harrisons solar panels
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