Palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, McNae Group was the most searched among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, with an estimated 150 branded searches and 40.5% estimated Share of Search within this set.
McNae Group40.5%
Harrisons Solar21.6%
SES Electrical16.2%
Lightforce Solar13.5%
Sunshine Solar8.1%
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Compare Palmerston North solar installers using branded searches made in Palmerston North. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for McNae Group, Harrisons Solar, SES Electrical, Lightforce Solar, Sunshine Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | McNae Group | Harrisons Solar | SES Electrical | Lightforce Solar | Sunshine Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 30.8% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.9% | 27.3% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 19% | 28.6% | 19% | 9.5% | 23.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 28% | 12% | 12% | 20% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.6% | 26.9% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 19.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 27.9% | 9.3% | 7% | 14% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.1% | 29.6% | 11.1% | 24.1% | 11.1% |
| May 2026 | 32.3% | 29% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 18.9% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 8.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 26.5% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.5% | 21.6% | 16.2% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.5% | 150 | +50% | +11.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 80 | -11.1% | -4.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.2% | 60 | -25% | -7.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.5% | 50 | +25% | +1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.1% | 30 | 0% | -0.7 points |
40.5%
held 1st · 150 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +11.1 points
21.6%
held 2nd · 80 estimated branded searches · -11.1% vs prior month · -4.8 points
16.2%
held 3rd · 60 estimated branded searches · -25% vs prior month · -7.3 points
13.5%
held 4th · 50 estimated branded searches · +25% vs prior month · +1.7 points
8.1%
held 5th · 30 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.7 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, McNae Group was the most searched among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, with an estimated 150 branded searches and 40.5% estimated Share of Search within this set. Harrisons Solar is in 2nd place, 18.9 percentage points behind at 21.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNae Group | 26.9% → 40.5% | 41.9%Mar 2026 | 19%Dec 2025 | 2nd → 1st |
| Harrisons Solar | 30.8% → 21.6% | 30.8%Oct 2025 | 18.9%Jun 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| SES Electrical | 23.1% → 16.2% | 23.5%Jul 2026 | 9.3%Mar 2026 | 3rd |
| Lightforce Solar | 7.7% → 13.5% | 24.1%Apr 2026 | 7%Mar 2026 | 5th → 4th |
| Sunshine Solar | 11.5% → 8.1% | 23.8%Dec 2025 | 8.1%Jun 2026 | 4th → 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, McNae Group’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand increased from 26.9% to 40.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harrisons Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand decreased from 30.8% to 21.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SES Electrical’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand decreased from 23.1% to 16.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand increased from 7.7% to 13.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand decreased from 11.5% to 8.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, McNae Group’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 41.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 19% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harrisons Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 30.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 18.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SES Electrical’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 23.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 9.3% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 24.1% in April 2026 and was lowest at 7% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand peaked at 23.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8.1% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, McNae Group rose from 2nd to 1st among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harrisons Solar fell from 1st to 2nd among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightforce Solar rose from 5th to 4th among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sunshine Solar fell from 4th to 5th 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, McNae Group gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 29.4% to 40.5%.
In August 2026, Lightforce Solar gained estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 13.5%.
In August 2026, SES Electrical lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 23.5% to 16.2%.
In August 2026, Harrisons Solar lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 26.5% to 21.6%.
In August 2026, Sunshine Solar lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north solar installers in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 8.1%.
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