AVID Solar vs Tesla Powerwall:Which is more popular?

Name: AVID Solar vs Tesla Powerwall: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Tesla Powerwall had more branded searches than AVID Solar among solar power companies in New Zealand. Tesla Powerwall had about 1,480 branded searches, while AVID Solar had 480. Tesla Powerwall made up 24.8% 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 Tesla Powerwall in one. AVID Solar was mentioned before Tesla Powerwall in two out of three answers that named either.

Among solar power companies in New Zealand in September 2026

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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. Tesla Powerwall was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. AVID Solar was listed before Tesla Powerwall in two out of three answers that named either.

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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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Future Energy	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
AVID Solar	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Harrisons Solar	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	1 of 4
Tesla Powerwall	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	1 of 4
SolarKing	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4
Solarcity	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

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?”
1. 1AVID Solar
2. 2Future Energy
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar power companies in New Zealand?”
1. 1Harrisons Solar
2. 2Future Energy
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar power company in New Zealand for a home roof?”
1. 1AVID Solar
2. 2Future Energy
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar panel installation nz”
1. 1Tesla Powerwall
2. 2AVID Solar
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home solar installers”
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.

Is AVID Solar or Tesla Powerwall more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for AVID Solar and Tesla Powerwall 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.

AVID Solar and Tesla Powerwall among solar power companies in New Zealand, by month

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 Tesla Powerwall comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Tesla Powerwall 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, Tesla Powerwall’s share of searches among solar power companies in New Zealand moved from 28.5% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand solar power companies in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Tesla Powerwall overtook Future Energy to rank 2nd among solar power companies in New Zealand, with 24.8% of the searches.
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?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AVID Solar’s and Tesla Powerwall’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.