The global solar photovoltaic (PV) market was estimated at USD 159.84 billion in 2021 and is predicted to hit over USD 250.63 billion by 2030 and poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2022 to 2030.
Growth Factors:
The solar photovoltaic (PV) is a simple technique that uses sunshine to generate electricity with no moving parts. The sunlight separates electrons from their host silicon atoms in a photovoltaic cell. The photons are tiny packets of light energy that are collected by electrons and provide enough energy to propel the electron away from its high atom.
The favorable government schemes and incentives, including as tax exemptions and tariffs, will strengthen the commercial outlook as well continued technology advancements and growing consumer and regulatory predisposition toward clean energy sources. The reduced solar energy prices, along with more financial support, will help the solar photovoltaic (PV) market to flourish. The product acceptance will be aided by broad resource availability and cost-effectiveness as well as increased industry potential. Various regulatory measures including asset and financial leveraging, subsidies, and other financial tools will be implemented to increase product acceptability. Furthermore, the implementation of many solar photovoltaic (PV) installation targets as well as shift in focus to reduce carbon emissions would propel the solar photovoltaic (PV) market growth during the forecast period.
The demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) will rise as a result of recent technology developments and research & development operations for efficient power generation across large scale solar applications. The market for crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) will be boosted by a significant increase in solar deployment rates as well as favorable government renewable energy goals. The corporate landscape will be further impacted by a radical shift toward profitable new product developments, manufacturing precision, optimization, and standardized product methods for power production, lower emissions, and cheap installation costs.
Scope of the Solar Photovoltaic Market
Report Coverage |
Details |
Market Size |
US$ 250.63 Billion by 2030 |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2030 |
Largest Market |
Europe |
Fastest Growing Market |
Asia Pacific |
Base Year |
2021 |
Forecast Period |
2022 to 2030 |
Segments Covered |
Product, Application, Region |
Companies Mentioned |
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd., Canadian Solar Inc., Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd, Nextera Energy Sources LLC, BrightSource Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, Vivaan Solar, Waaree Group, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar |
The polycrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) will be widely adopted in near future due to their inexpensive production costs and simple manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, the product’s broad applicability across large scale solar power projects as well as federal renewable energy integration mottos, will drive the demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) on large scale. Moreover, the solar photovoltaic (PV) market will be enhanced by the lowered pricing structure coupled with tax credit schemes to support solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
In recent years, the solar sector has seen a number of rapid technological advancements. The photovoltaic is a relatively new solar material with a favorable crystal structure for sunlight absorption. The solar photovoltaic (PV) cells also perform better than silicon cells at lower light intensities such as on rainy days, allowing for higher conversion rate. The fundamental advantage of using photovoltaic (PV) to make solar cells is that it is a cheap and readily available material that might create low-cost solar power. The solar photovoltaic (PV) cells may also be made in very thin layer structures with high degrees of transparency, allowing them to be used in a number of unique applications such as building integrated photovoltaic projects and flexible panel designs
Technology Insights
In 2020, the monocrystalline silicon segment dominated the solar photovoltaic (PV) market. This form of solar panel is more prevalent in solar rooftop systems and is frequently utilized for large scale installations, whether they are residential, commercial, or residential.
The thin film segment, on the other hand, is predicted to develop at the quickest rate in the future years. The thin-film technology has always been less expensive than traditional technology, but it has also always been less efficient. Nevertheless, over the period of time, it has vastly improved.
Installation Insights
The ground-mounted segment dominated the solar photovoltaic (PV) market in 2020. Due to increased efficiency, the quantity of installations, ground mounted solar for utility or commercial projects, maintenance and operation efficiencies are quite cost-effective.
The rooftop is fastest growing segment of the solar photovoltaic (PV) market in 2020. When compared to traditional energy sources, the solar rooftop model poses extremely little pollution threats to the environment.
Grid Type Insights
In 2020, the on-grid segment dominated the solar photovoltaic (PV) market. An on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) system is one that is connected to the utility grid and uses solar power to generate electricity. The small domestic systems to massive utility scale solar power plants are all examples of these systems.
The off-grid segment, on the other hand, is predicted to develop at the quickest rate in the future years. In emerging and remote regions, the use of off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is steadily expanding during the forecast period.
Application Insights
In 2020, the utility segment dominated the solar photovoltaic (PV) market. Several large-scale solar projects are now under construction around the world.
The residential segment, on the other hand, is predicted to develop at the quickest rate in the future years. This is driven by an increase in residential construction projects and a growing public awareness of the benefits of using efficient and renewable energy sources.
Region Insights
Europe dominated the solar photovoltaic (PV) market in 2020. The fast development of solar farms as well as favorable laws is driving the solar photovoltaic (PV) market’s expansion in Europe. The deployment of sustainable power technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) will be aided by government actions to properly meet expanding electricity demand.
Asia-Pacific, on the other hand, is expected to develop at the fastest rate during the forecast period. The increased demand for more power generation capacity as well as continued international engagement, favorable foreign direct investments, and the establishment of capacity quota targets, will have a beneficial impact on technological acceptability.
Some of the prominent players in the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market include:
Segments Covered in the Report
This research report offers market revenue, sales volume, production assessment and prognoses by classifying it on the basis of various aspects. Further, this research study investigates market size, production, consumption and its development trends at global, regional, and country level for the period of 2017 to 2030 and covers subsequent region in its scope:
By Technology
By Grid Type
By Installation
By Application
By Geography
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Key Points Covered in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Study:
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market
5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Impact
5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry
5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 8. Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, By Grid Type
8.1. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, by Grid Type, 2022-2030
8.1.1. On-grid
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
8.1.2. Off-grid
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
Chapter 9. Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, By Technology
9.1. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, by Technology, 2022-2030
9.1.1. Monocrystalline Silicon
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
9.1.2. Thin Film
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
9.1.3. Polycrystalline Silicon
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
9.1.4. Others
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
Chapter 10. Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, By Installation
10.1. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, by Installation, 2022-2030
10.1.1. Ground Mounted
10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
10.1.2. Rooftop
10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
10.1.3. Others
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
Chapter 11. Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, By Application
11.1. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, by Application, 2022-2030
11.1.1. Residential
11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
11.1.2. Non-residential
11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
11.1.3. Utilities
11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2019-2030)
Chapter 12. Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
12.1. North America
12.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.1.5. U.S.
12.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.1.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.1.6. Rest of North America
12.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.2. Europe
12.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.2.5. UK
12.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.2.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.2.6. Germany
12.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.2.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.2.7. France
12.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.2.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.2.8. Rest of Europe
12.2.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.2.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.2.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.2.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.3. APAC
12.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.3.5. India
12.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.3.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.3.6. China
12.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.3.7. Japan
12.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.3.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.3.8. Rest of APAC
12.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.4. MEA
12.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.4.5. GCC
12.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.4.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.4.6. North Africa
12.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.4.7. South Africa
12.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.4.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.4.8. Rest of MEA
12.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.5. Latin America
12.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.5.5. Brazil
12.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.5.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
12.5.6. Rest of LATAM
12.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Grid Type (2019-2030)
12.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology (2019-2030)
12.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Installation (2019-2030)
12.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2019-2030)
Chapter 13. Company Profiles
13.1. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd.
13.1.1. Company Overview
13.1.2. Product Offerings
13.1.3. Financial Performance
13.1.4. Recent Initiatives
13.2. Canadian Solar Inc.
13.2.1. Company Overview
13.2.2. Product Offerings
13.2.3. Financial Performance
13.2.4. Recent Initiatives
13.3. Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd
13.3.1. Company Overview
13.3.2. Product Offerings
13.3.3. Financial Performance
13.3.4. Recent Initiatives
13.4. Nextera Energy Sources LLC
13.4.1. Company Overview
13.4.2. Product Offerings
13.4.3. Financial Performance
13.4.4. Recent Initiatives
13.5. BrightSource Energy Inc.
13.5.1. Company Overview
13.5.2. Product Offerings
13.5.3. Financial Performance
13.5.4. Recent Initiatives
13.6. SunPower Corporation
13.6.1. Company Overview
13.6.2. Product Offerings
13.6.3. Financial Performance
13.6.4. Recent Initiatives
13.7. Vivaan Solar
13.7.1. Company Overview
13.7.2. Product Offerings
13.7.3. Financial Performance
13.7.4. Recent Initiatives
13.8. Waaree Group
13.8.1. Company Overview
13.8.2. Product Offerings
13.8.3. Financial Performance
13.8.4. Recent Initiatives
13.9. Trina Solar
13.9.1. Company Overview
13.9.2. Product Offerings
13.9.3. Financial Performance
13.9.4. Recent Initiatives
13.10. Jinko Solar
13.10.1. Company Overview
13.10.2. Product Offerings
13.10.3. Financial Performance
13.10.4. Recent Initiatives
Chapter 14. Research Methodology
14.1. Primary Research
14.2. Secondary Research
14.3. Assumptions
Chapter 15. Appendix
15.1. About Us
15.2. Glossary of Terms