Behind the meter
Energy systems situated on the customer's side of the utility meter, designed for personal energy generation, storage, or management.
History
Covers 180 months, 2011-10 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2026-05; now at 56% of peak
Last 24 months
What to build with it
Monthly searches: 1,900 · 90-day growth: -36.6% · 12-month growth: +174.6%
The history spans 180 months; current interest is 56% of the historical peak.
Build a focused store for "Behind the meter" that sells only this category, with comparison pages to catch long-tail search — not a general store.
Search peaks in August, so stock up and launch about 2 months ahead.
Metric
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated monthly searches | 1,900 |
| 90-day growth | -36.6% |
| 12-month growth | +174.6% |
| Listed for | 7 months |
| Carrier | Physical product |
| Form | Tool site |
| Opportunity type | Flat |
| Stage | Long-term growth |
| Window | Early window |
| Seasonality | 42% |
| Volatility | 18% |
Seasonality
Channel mix
Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.
Score breakdown
Opportunity score：67 / 100
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly search volume for Behind the meter
About 1,900 searches per month (estimate); -36.6% over the last 90 days.
Is Behind the meter better for a website or a product
It mainly comes down to the carrier and the form. Physical product: supply chain, seasonality and logistics matter most.
Search interest comes from Google Trends. Monthly volume is an estimate converted with standard keyword-tool methodology, while growth and scores are computed by us from the historical curve. About the data