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Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 68 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Tesla Powerwall holds a slim edge over EnergySage as homeowners ask what solar installations cost and how to budget for storage alongside panels. When comparing tiered equipment quotes, however, the answers turn away from both brands toward inverter choices from Enphase Energy and SolarEdge.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 10
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | home battery storage paired with whole-home solar installations | home battery storage paired with whole-home solar installations | 37% |
| 2 | online comparison shopping across local solar quotes | online comparison shopping across local solar quotes | 31% |
| 3 | modular residential battery storage alongside microinverter setups | modular residential battery storage alongside microinverter setups | 10% |
| 4 | 4% | ||
| 5 | 4% | ||
| 6 | consumer ratings and installer pricing comparisons | consumer ratings and installer pricing comparisons | 4% |
| 7 | 4% | ||
| 8 | integrated residential solar roof and panel packages | integrated residential solar roof and panel packages | 3% |
| 9 | 3% | ||
| 10 | 1% | ||
| 11 | state-backed financing programs for residential clean energy | state-backed financing programs for residential clean energy | 1% |
| 12 | 1% | ||
| 13 | claiming the federal clean energy residential tax credit | claiming the federal clean energy residential tax credit | 1% |
| 14 | 1% | ||
| 15 | guidance on installation costs and energy savings potential | guidance on installation costs and energy savings potential | 1% |
Week of Sep 21–27
Widest split: EnergySage, 28% on ChatGPT Search and 33% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Powerwall | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 64% | |
| EnergySage | 28% | 33% | |
| Enphase IQ Battery | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 18% | |
| Tesla Universal Wall Connector | 3% | 5% | |
| DSIRE | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 8% | |
| SolarReviews | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 8% | |
| Enphase Energy | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 8% | |
| Tesla | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 5% | |
| Illinois Shines | 7% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Seattle City Light | 3% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 |
33% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. consumeraffairs.com, solarinsure.com, poweroutage.us are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
My energy bills are too high. How much do solar panels cost to install?
How much do solar panels actually cost to install?
How can a homeowner choose between two solar quotes when one uses Tier 1 panels at higher cost and the other uses lesser-known panels at a discount?
