What AI says about Solar

Data as of Oct 21, 2026Based on 7,074 AI responsesReviewed by

How we measure

solar.com

AI summary

Solar.com is an energy platform that coordinates residential solar installations by sourcing bids from installers and providing project management services.

Mentioned in

1%

of AI answers about Solar and its rivals · since Jul 5

The market map

Residential Solar Pricing & Financing Tools

Mentioned in

  1. 1EnergySageMentioned in 27%Avg. position 103.8
  2. 2Project SolarMentioned in 14%Avg. position 37.8
  3. 2SunrunMentioned in 12%Avg. position 4.9
  4. 2PalmettoMentioned in 12%Avg. position 4.6
  5. 5Consumer Financial Protection BureauMentioned in 10%Avg. position 2.0
  6. 5SolarMentioned in 9%Avg. position 4.8
  7. 5Tesla EnergyMentioned in 8%Avg. position 3.4
  8. 5National Laboratory of the RockiesMentioned in 7%Avg. position 2.6
  9. 11Maxeon Solar TechnologiesMentioned in 4%Avg. position 3.3
  10. 11Freedom ForeverMentioned in 4%Avg. position 6.7
  11. 11SunPowerMentioned in 3%Avg. position 4.0
  12. 11Trinity SolarMentioned in 3%Avg. position 8.0
  13. 11Clean Energy Credit UnionMentioned in 3%Avg. position 2.5
  14. 18PanasonicMentioned in 3%Avg. position 3.4

Where Solar ranks in AI

MarketRank · Mentioned in

Questions and answers

Solar in AI’s own words

Question: How much do solar panels actually cost to install?

Google AI ModeSep 17, 2026

You can explore localized estimates and compare installer quotes using tools like EnergySage or Solar.com.

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Question: How should a homeowner compare solar leases that have escalator clauses vs fixed monthly payment plans over 20–25 years?

ChatGPT SearchSep 12, 2026

A 1% or 2% escalator produces a dramatically different result, which is why you should request the provider's year-by-year payment schedule rather than relying on the advertised monthly figure. [EnergySage] [Solar.com]

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Question: Among the leading US residential solar companies, which provide the most transparent online pricing and instant quote tools for homeowners?

Google AI ModeSep 15, 2026

Solar.com (Marketplace Platform) - The Tool: While not a direct installer, Solar.com functions as a transparent digital marketplace that compiles live installer bids based on your exact roof layout.

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Where AI mentions Solar

Position in answers

  • Named first5%
  • 2nd or 3rd56%
  • Later38%

Each engine’s share of its own answers across Solar’s markets · since Jul 5

  • ChatGPT Search<1%
  • Google AI Mode1%

Insights for Solar

Week of Oct 5–11

  • Gap between platforms: The Mentioned in is higher on Google AI Mode than on ChatGPT Search in Residential Solar Quote Comparison Tools: 16.4% vs 2.3%

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Sources AI cites

solar.com 25%Other sites 75%

The page AI cites most for Solar

solar.com faviconsolar.comHome page (opens in a new tab)2%of answers