486 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/solar Traffic & Engagement r/solar Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/solar Most Active Times When r/solar Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/solar Flair Performance r/solar Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Wtd / Project | 178 (36.6%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 159 (32.7%) | 9 |
| News / Blog | 84 (17.3%) | 100 |
| Solar Quote | 49 (10.1%) | 8 |
| Image / Video | 16 (3.3%) | 87 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/solar Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/solar
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar | 268 (55.1%) | 46 | 14 |
| panels | 50 (10.3%) | 58 | 17 |
| battery | 39 (8.0%) | 25 | 22 |
| system | 39 (8.0%) | 31 | 26 |
| inverter | 22 (4.5%) | 4 | 14 |
| power | 22 (4.5%) | 68 | 14 |
| energy | 21 (4.3%) | 18 | 10 |
| panel | 20 (4.1%) | 45 | 12 |
| help | 19 (3.9%) | 3 | 16 |
| roof | 18 (3.7%) | 28 | 18 |
r/solar Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/solar
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| pv-magazine.com | 16 | 78 |
| cleantechnica.com | 3 | 269 |
| electrek.co | 3 | 223 |
| pv-tech.org | 3 | 120 |
r/solar Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/solar
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Parker, TX - 12.32kW Solar System with 28x Silfab solar panels, Enphase IQ8HC microinverters, 1x Enphase IQ10C battery, and 23’ x 27’ patio cover ground mount.
Federal Court Rules Cancellation Of Solar For All Program Was Unlawful
New Jersey legalizes plug-in solar panels that could trim up to $50 from monthly bills
Red states led 71% of new U.S. solar installs in first half of 2026
A Texas rancher grazes more than 8,000 sheep across solar farms, and the solar companies pay him to do it — the sheep keep the vegetation off the panels, and grazing under glass is now the entire ranching operation
"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up
Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses
Vertical solar panel array
New Jersey just made plug-in solar panels legal
Virginia to cut rooftop solar costs with nation-first bulk-buy program. Teaming up to buy solar can get residents deep discounts. Virginia is the first to try a statewide campaign as utility bills rise and data centers stress the grid.
r/solar Audience Overlap r/solar Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/solar FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/solar
What's the best time to post on r/solar?
Based on posting volume, r/solar is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/solar?
r/solar averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/solar get?
Posts on r/solar average about 26 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/solar get most?
On r/solar, most posts are text posts (63%)