Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,265 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
EcoFlow holds its position as the most-cited brand in AI responses for residential solar systems. Across the board, AI assistants focus less on crowning a single 'best' brand and more on explaining the cost-benefit trade-offs of different system designs for specific homeowner scenarios.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently cited for system components that handle shade, snow, and low-light. | 7% | |
| 2 | A top informational source for cost comparisons and panel angle guidance. | 7% | |
| 3 | Key source for comparing ballasted versus attached flat-roof solar mounting systems. | 6% | |
| 4 | 6% | ||
| 5 | 6% | ||
| 6 | Referenced for explaining how ballasted solar racking systems work without roof penetration. | 5% | |
| 7 | An official source for hardening solar systems against winter weather conditions. | 5% | |
| 8 | 3% | ||
| 9 | 3% | ||
| 10 | Cited for advice on mitigating the effects of shading on solar panels. | 3% | |
| 11 | 3% | ||
| 12 | 3% | ||
| 13 | 2% | ||
| 14 | 2% | ||
| 15 | 2% | ||
| 16 | 2% | ||
| 17 | Referenced for DC power optimizers as a solution for shaded solar arrays. | 2% | |
| 18 | 2% | ||
| 19 | 2% | ||
| 20 | 2% | ||
| 21 | 2% | ||
| 22 | 2% | ||
| 23 | 2% | ||
| 24 | 2% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
solartechonline.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 32% of analyzed answers.
First cited in December 2025 as a specific technology recommendation for managing shade.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8% | 0% | ||
| 0% | 8% | ||
| 5% | 7% | ||
| 5% | 0% | ||
| 0% | 5% |
EcoFlow holds its position as the most-cited brand in AI responses for residential solar systems. Across the board, AI assistants focus less on crowning a single 'best' brand and more on explaining the cost-benefit trade-offs of different system designs for specific homeowner scenarios.
Across 1,265 AI responses, EcoFlow is mentioned most, named in 7% of them, followed by EnergySage (7%) and Solar Permit Solutions (6%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,265 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently frame this as a calculation of long-term value, weighing the higher upfront cost of ground-mounted systems against their superior energy production and the avoidance of tree removal costs. By January, Google AI Overviews asserted that ground-mounted systems are "often more cost-effective" in this scenario.
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AI responses consistently frame this as a calculation of long-term value, weighing the higher upfront cost of ground-mounted systems against their superior energy production and the avoidance of tree removal costs. By January, Google AI Overviews asserted that ground-mounted systems are "often more cost-effective" in this scenario.
AI assistants consistently recommend steep mounting angles, typically between 30 and 60 degrees, to help shed snow and capture the low winter sun. Advice remains stable across the observed period, focusing on physical design principles like tilt and orientation and citing government sources like the U.S. Department of Energy.
AI assistants consistently recommend steep mounting angles, typically between 30 and 60 degrees, to help shed snow and capture the low winter sun. Advice remains stable across the observed period, focusing on physical design principles like tilt and orientation and citing government sources like the U.S. Department of Energy.