Product Code: EGY165C
The global market for solar energy was valued at $492.7 billion in 2025 and, is estimated to reach $582.7 billion by 2026 and $974.7 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from 2026 through 2031.
Report Scope
In this report, the global solar energy market is segmented and analyzed by technology, end-use industry, and region. The market size is provided in value ($ million) and volume (megawatts). The scope of the report extends to sizing the solar energy market with market data for solar installations at the global level. The report covers different types of solar energy technologies and the country-wise analysis. It also discusses market dynamics, emerging technologies, global developments, technological advances, climate regulations, and technical standards. The report also includes a value chain analysis and Porter's Five Forces analysis.
Report Includes
- 107 data tables and 52 additional tables
- An overview and analysis of the global solar energy market
- Analyses of global market trends, with revenue estimates and forecasts in current U.S. dollars
- Market evaluation based on technology, solar module type, end-use industry, and region
- Detailed analysis of PV technologies, including crystalline silicon and thin-film, and CSP technologies such as parabolic trough, solar power tower, Fresnel reflectors, and dish Stirling
- Discussion of market dynamics, including drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges
- Review of the regulatory landscape affecting the solar energy market
- Analysis of emerging technologies, key developments, and the impact of synergy between data centers and solar energy
- Evaluation of supply chain and logistics
- Competitive intelligence, including market share analysis, strategic developments, and M&A and venture funding activity
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Jinko Solar, LONGi, JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd., Trinasolar, and Tongwei Co. Ltd.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Drivers
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview
- Value Chain Analysis
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Potential for New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Level of Competition
Chapter 3 Regulatory Landscape
- Regulatory Landscape
- Feed-In Tariffs
- Renewable Portfolio Standards
- Power Purchase Agreements
- Solar Energy Technologies Office
- Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs in North America
- Renewable Energy
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics Snapshot
- Market Drivers
- Decline in Cost of Solar Energy Generation
- Augmenting Industrial Demand for Solar Energy
- Growing Global Electricity Demand
- Market Restraints
- High Upfront Capital and Financing Challenges
- Regulatory and Permitting Uncertainty
- Market Opportunities
- Market Expansion Across Regions Driven by Supportive Policies
- Hybridization of Solar Energy with Other Energy Sources
- Solar Energy Synergy with Data Centers
- Market Challenges
- Reliance on Coal for Solar Panel Manufacturing
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies
- Fourth-Generation Photovoltaic Solar Cells
- Concentrating Photovoltaic Solar Concentrator Technology with Electrolyzer
- Agrivoltaics
- Back Contact (BC) Solar Technology
- Low-Carbon Modules
- Other Technologies
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
- Market Analysis by End-Use Industry
- Electricity Generation
- Lighting
- Heating
- Charging
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
- Overview
- Company Share Analysis
- Jinko Solar
- JA Solar Technology Co. Ltd.
- Trinasolar
- Tongwei Co. Ltd.
- LONGi
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- References
- Abbreviations Used in the Report
- Company Profiles
- CANADIAN SOLAR
- CHINT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (ASTRONERGY)
- DAS SOLAR
- ENPHASE ENERGY
- FIRST SOLAR
- JA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
- JINKO SOLAR
- LONGI
- QCELLS
- RISEN ENERGY CO. LTD.
- SOLAREDGE
- SUNPOWER
- TRINASOLAR
- TONGWEI CO. LTD.
- YINGLI SOLAR