Tesla Solar vs Trinity Solar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tesla Solar had more branded searches than Trinity Solar among solar installers in the United States. Tesla Solar had about 18,100 branded searches, while Trinity Solar had 12,100. Tesla Solar made up 13.4% of all solar installer searches we track, and Trinity Solar accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar installers, Tesla Solar appeared in two of the four answers and Trinity Solar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Tesla Solar, about 50% more searches than Trinity Solar
Who does AI mention more?
Tesla Solar, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Trinity Solar in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Tesla Solar, the only one of the two named
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Top solar installers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tesla Solar was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Trinity Solar did not appear in any of the 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.
Sunrun4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Tesla Solar2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SunPower2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Palmetto2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Momentum Solar1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Trinity Solar0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Freedom Forever0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar installers in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar company in the US for solar panels with a battery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar companies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best solar companies”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Tesla Solar or Trinity Solar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tesla Solar and Trinity Solar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven solar installers we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Tesla Solar, Trinity Solar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sunrun | Tesla Solar | Trinity Solar | SunPower | Momentum Solar | Freedom Forever | Palmetto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 12.3% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 18% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 8% | 12% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 25.1% | 7.1% | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.8% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 9.5% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.5% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 6.5% | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.6% | 7% | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 16% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 49% | 12% | 9.8% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 12.2% | 10% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 13.4% | 9% | 8.7% | 6% | 4% | 4% |
How has the Tesla Solar and Trinity Solar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tesla Solar was ahead of Trinity Solar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesla Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in the United States moved from 15.1% to 13.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trinity Solar’s share of searches among solar installers in the United States moved from 10.1% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States solar installers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tesla Solar lost share of searches among solar installers in the United States, from 14.8% to 13.4%.
In September 2026, Trinity Solar lost share of searches among solar installers in the United States, from 9.9% to 9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tesla Solar’s and Trinity 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.
Tesla Solar
1 branded search term
- tesla solar
Trinity Solar
1 branded search term
- trinity solar
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