Report Code: A00039 | Pages: 400 | Oct 2019 | 256841 Views | ||
Author(s) : Shruti H , Eswara P | Tables: 270 | Charts: 75 |
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Request Now !The global solar energy market was valued at $52.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $223.3 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 20.5% from 2019 to 2026.
Solar energy is the radiant energy emitted from the sun, which is harnessed by using various technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic cells, and others. It is an efficient form of unconventional energy and a convenient renewable solution toward growing greenhouse emissions and global warming.
The growth of the solar energy market is driven by increase in environmental pollution and provision of government incentives & tax rebates to install solar panels. In addition, decrease in water footprint associated with solar energy systems has fueled their demand in power generation sectors. The demand for solar cells has gained major traction owing to surge in rooftop installations, followed by increase in applications in the architectural sector. Furthermore, the demand for parabolic troughs and solar power towers in electricity generation is expected to boost the demand for concentrated solar power systems.
This global solar energy market size is segmented based on technology, application, component, marketing channel and region. Depending on technology, the market is classified as photovoltaic systems and concentrated solar power systems (parabolic trough, solar power tower, Fresnel reflectors and dish stirling). As per solar module, it is segregated into monocrystalline, polycrystalline, cadmium telluride, amorphous silicon cells and others. Based on application, it classified into residential, commercial and industrial. Depending on end use, the market is classified into electricity generation, lighting, heating and charging. Based on region, it is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Israel, and rest of LAMEA).
Both monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon cells have witnessed high demand, especially in residential applications. Cadmium telluride and amorphous silicon cells are expected to create growth opportunities owing to low material cost. Increase in photovoltaic applications have fueled the demand for first-generation cells, which include both monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon cells. The third-generation cells segment is expected to show high growth rate owing to ongoing R&D and increase in efficiency of solar panels. Increase in installations of solar energy systems in architecture and residential applications has provided lucrative opportunities for the market. However, the geographical footprint has affected the solar energy market, but increased investments in R&D and increase in adoption of solar storage systems are expected to boost the demand for solar energy systems.
Emerging economies such as China and Japan have significantly increased the production of solar technologies owing to governmental tariffs and merger & acquisition of local manufacturers. Moreover, North America and Europe have largely focused on researches to maximize the solar potential. Middle East and Africa have also gained traction owing to increase in applications of solar energy for power generation, agriculture, and architecture.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
The competition has significantly increased among manufacturers with the development in photovoltaic-based power distribution systems. Moreover, the price of solar modules differs significantly in regions of Europe and Asia-Pacific, as the market is demand oriented. In addition, reduced profitability of module manufacturers and market acquisition stress lead to decline in the prices of solar panels. Furthermore, fluctuating price of silver, which is a major raw material in solar module, drives the demand for solar panel installations and assist the solar energy market growth.
Restraints
The adoption of PV system technology is marginally affected by factors such as reliability, overall production, and competitiveness. In addition, overall climatic conditions and geographical latitudes restrain the solar energy market growth, especially in snowfall- and rainfall-prone regions
Opportunities
The development of photovoltaic (PV) storage systems is essential to increase the ability of PV systems to replace the existing conventional sources. With the rise in demand for PV installations, the adoption of storage grid is projected to increase, which fuels the demand for lithium ion-powered battery for solar energy storage and increase the solar energy market growth.
The amorphous silicon cells segment is expected to witness maximum growth owing to increase in installations and utilization in solar panels. Moreover, the demand for copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) is expected to increase during the forecast period, owing to rise in cost-effective solar panels. Furthermore, low-cost manufacturing and increase in efficiency of solar modules are projected to boost the demand for cadmium telluride during the forecast period in the solar energy industry.
LAMEA Market Review
Improper electricity network has increased the demand for solar energy in remote areas of Africa and Latin America. In addition, government incentives for solar panel installations have fueled the market growth.Â
Top players operating in the solar energy market include Abengoa Solar S.A., Acciona Energia S.A., Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., Bright source Energy Inc., Esolar Inc., Gintech Energy Corp., Kaneka Corp., Sunpower Corporation, Canadian Solar Inc., and Tata Power Solar.
Other major players in the solar energy industry (not included in the report) are First Solar Inc., Trina Solar Limited, Sharp Corporation, Yingli Solar, Verengo Inc, RGS Energy, JA Solar, ReneSola, GT Advantage Technologies, Hanwha Q Cells, and Motech Industries Inc.
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Solar Energy Market Report Highlights
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Key Market Players | ABENGOA SE, ACCIONA S.A., Canadian Solar, Inc., ESOLAR, INC., UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO. LTD., SUNPOWER CORPORATION, KANEKA CORPORATION, TATA POWER SOLAR SYSTEMS LTD., WUXI SUNTECH POWER CO., LTD., BRIGHTSOURCE ENERGY, INC. |
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Favorable market assisting program, governmental incentives, and growth in environmental concerns due to carbon dioxide emissions have fueled the demand for solar energy market. Moreover, rise in installation of solar panels has propelled the demand for photovoltaic cells. In addition, growth in demand for electricity has accelerated the demand for concentrated solar power systems. Efficient conversion of solar energy into useable energy forms has accelerated the demand for monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon cells. Thin-film technologies such as cadmium telluride and amorphous silicon cells have also witnessed growth owing to low material cost involved during production. Furthermore, ongoing R&D activities to develop new form of solar cells such as perovskite maximize the energy conversion limits. The demand for solar panels has increased in agricultural and architectural sector, which has created growth opportunities for solar energy market. In addition, agriculture & horticulture segment is also witnessing increase in demand for solar panels for better production of cultivable crops.
Emerging economies such as China, Japan, and Africa have experienced significant rise in the demand for solar energy with increasing applications in residential and nonresidential sectors. China has increased their photovoltaic (PV) installations and rise in governmental tax incentives have favored the growth of solar energy market, especially in India. Furthermore, lack of electricity network has accelerated the market growth potential in remote areas of Africa and Latin America.
A. The global solar energy market was valued at $52.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $223.3 billion by 2026
A. The forecast period in the report is 2019 to 2026
A. The base year is 2018
A. Yes, The report has value chain analysis
A. Polycystalline solar cells holds the maximum market share in the Solar Energy market
A. The segments are growing at a high CAGR. The industrial segment is the fastest growing end-use in the UV Disinfection Equipment market.
A. Mexico is projected to grow at a cagr of 17.3%, China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% and India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25.2% during the forecast period
A. The companies profiled in the study have been selected based on their solar project capacities, Global presense, and the solar technology they are into.
A. The demand for solar cells has gained major traction owing to surge in rooftop PV installations, followed by increase in applications in the architectural sector.
A. The market value of Solar Energy market in 2019 is $60.6 billion
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