What does AI recommend for residential solar panels and installation?

REC Group has claimed the top spot in AI-generated recommendations for residential solar panels, praised for its balance of efficiency and value. This shift comes as AI assistants increasingly favor established panel manufacturers like Hanwha Q CELLS and SunPower over online DIY retailers.

Which residential solar panels and installation brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 2,566 AI responses, REC Group is mentioned most, named in 36% of them, followed by Maxeon Solar Technologies (33%) and Hanwha Q CELLS (26%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,566 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

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.

Best residential solar panels and installation, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,566 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Residential Solar Panels and Installation

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Residential Solar Panels and Installation, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	REC GroupExcellent balance of efficiency and value, often priced below top-tier panels.	Excellent balance of efficiency and value, often priced below top-tier panels.	36%
2	Maxeon Solar TechnologiesIndustry leader in efficiency, ideal for homeowners with limited roof space.	Industry leader in efficiency, ideal for homeowners with limited roof space.	33%
3	Hanwha Q CELLSA top contender for value, balancing high performance with competitive pricing.	A top contender for value, balancing high performance with competitive pricing.	26%
4	SunPowerKnown for high efficiency, often recommended with Maxeon for maximizing power output.	Known for high efficiency, often recommended with Maxeon for maximizing power output.	19%
5	EnergySageThe go-to marketplace for comparing quotes from multiple pre-screened installers.	The go-to marketplace for comparing quotes from multiple pre-screened installers.	15%
6	Enphase Energy		11%
7	Renogy		10%
8	Silfab SolarA strong option for long-term value with durable panels and long warranties.	A strong option for long-term value with durable panels and long warranties.	10%
9	JA Solar		9%
10	Sunrun		9%
11	Panasonic Holdings Corporation		9%
12	Project SolarProvides transparent, AI-powered instant online quotes without a salesperson.	Provides transparent, AI-powered instant online quotes without a salesperson.	9%
13	SunGold Power		8%
14	TeslaOffers fast, transparent online quotes and standardized system packages.	Offers fast, transparent online quotes and standardized system packages.	8%
15	LONGi		8%
16	Rich Solar		8%
17	Trina Solar		7%
18	Solar		7%
19	Solar Optimum		7%
20	SolarEdge		6%
21	Aiko Solar		6%
22	SolarReviews		6%
23	Solar Insure		6%
24	Palmetto		5%
25	Freedom Solar Power		5%
26	EcoFlow		4%
27	Freedom Forever		4%
28	Q CELLS		4%
29	Solar Energy World		4%
30	Paradise Solar Energy		4%
31	Rocksolar Technology		4%
32	Eco-Worthy		4%
33	VSUN Solar		3%
34	BougeRV		3%
35	Philadelphia Solar		3%
36	REC		3%
37	Canadian Solar		3%
38	Jinko SolarOffers excellent affordability with a solid 25-year performance warranty.	Offers excellent affordability with a solid 25-year performance warranty.	3%
39	Go Green SolarA leading online retailer for DIY Solar kits and individual panels.	A leading online retailer for DIY Solar kits and individual panels.	3%
40	NerdWallet		2%
41	Nature's Generator		2%
42	Blue Raven Solar		2%
43	TruSolar Power		2%
44	A1 Solar Store		2%
45	LG		2%
46	Aptos Solar		2%
47	Infinity Solar USA		2%
48	CW Energy		1%
49	VEVOR		1%
50	National Laboratory of the Rockies		1%
51	8M Solar		1%
52	Anker		1%
53	Jackery		1%
54	Hanersun		1%
55	NRG Clean Power		1%
56	Solar Guys Pro		1%
57	Peimar		1%
58	Empire Solar NY		1%
59	InstantSolarQuote		1%
60	Momentum Solar		1%
61	Mission Solar		1%
62	Sunwise		1%
63	HQST		1%
64	ION Solar		1%
65	Reddit		1%
66	EcoWatch		1%
67	The Home Depot		1%
68	AES Renewables		1%
69	Aurora Solar		1%
70	Pure Power Solutions		1%
71	SolarTech Online		1%
72	PaylessWatts		1%
73	Off Grid Stores		<1%
74	Harbor Freight Tools		<1%
75	Runergy		<1%
76	AXITEC		<1%
77	Yup Solar		<1%
78	Sunergy Solutions		<1%
79	Clean Energy Reviews		<1%
80	SunSent		<1%
81	EnergyAid		<1%
82	Residential Solar Panels		<1%
83	CompareSolarNow		<1%
84	Trinity Solar		<1%
85	Thunderbolt Solar		<1%
86	Angi		<1%
87	ADT		<1%
88	EA Global		<1%
89	HD Hyundai Energy Solutions		<1%
90	This Old House		<1%
91	Sunnova		<1%
92	Bluetti		<1%
93	SOLARIT		<1%
94	US Solar Supplier		<1%
95	U.S. Department of Energy		<1%
96	Radiant Energy Solar		<1%
97	Cenvar Solar		<1%
98	Namasté Solar		<1%
99	YellowLite		<1%
100	SEG Solar		<1%