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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1801214
2025 年至 2033 年太陽能追蹤器市場規模、佔有率、趨勢及預測(按類型、追蹤類型、技術、應用和地區)Solar Tracker Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Tracking Type, Technology, Application, and Region, 2025-2033 |
2024年,全球太陽能追蹤器市場規模達77.5億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預測,到2033年,市場規模將達到324億美元,2025年至2033年期間的複合年成長率為17.2%。目前,北美佔據市場主導地位,2024年將佔據超過32.0%的太陽能追蹤器市場。市場發展的主要驅動力包括再生能源的普及、技術的持續進步、太陽能技術成本的降低、公用事業規模項目需求的不斷成長、對再生能源基礎設施的大量投資以及支持性監管政策。
全球市場主要受再生能源項目日益普及的推動,這些項目旨在實現永續發展目標並減少碳排放。同時,持續的技術進步,例如人工智慧 (AI) 和物聯網 (IoT) 的整合以實現即時最佳化,正在提升追蹤器的效率和可靠性。例如,Nextracker 於 2024 年 10 月 17 日推出了 NX Horizon 太陽能追蹤器,該追蹤器融合了人工智慧技術,用於性能最佳化和高效的太陽能追蹤,並結合物聯網功能,以增強即時營運洞察。該追蹤器的碳足跡減少了 35%,並獲得了 Carbon Trust 認證,支援太陽能脫碳。此外,大型太陽能發電場對能源安全和高效土地利用的日益重視,推動了旨在最大化能源輸出並最小化空間需求的追蹤器的應用。
美國是一個重要的區域市場,由於對公用事業規模太陽能專案的投資不斷增加以及為實現脫碳目標而不斷成長的可再生能源需求,美國正在經歷強勁成長。值得注意的是,2024 年 5 月 16 日,拜登-哈里斯政府宣布投資 7,100 萬美元,其中包括《兩黨基礎設施法》的 1,600 萬美元,以加強美國太陽能製造業和創新。該計劃資助了 10 個州的 18 個項目,以解決供應鏈缺口、兩用光伏技術和薄膜技術進步,同時支持清潔能源部署和弱勢群體的「正義 40」目標。此外,人工智慧太陽能追蹤器等先進技術的興起正在提高能源產出和營運效率,進一步加速市場擴張。此外,嚴格的聯邦政策提供稅收優惠和補助,鼓勵產品採用。此外,對電網穩定性和儲能整合的日益關注,以及雙軸系統的創新,正在加強太陽能追蹤器的市場需求。
再生能源的採用率不斷提高
全球再生能源的不斷成長正在支撐市場的成長。當政府和組織認知到永續能源解決方案的必要性時,太陽能就成為了一個重要的解決方案。諸如太陽能追蹤器之類的功率最佳化設備能夠追蹤太陽,從而最佳化太陽能電池板的效率,已變得至關重要。各國正在製定再生能源目標,並提供稅收抵免和補貼等措施來擴大太陽能發電系統的規模。政府的支持進一步促進了太陽能追蹤器產業的發展。由於追求低碳足跡和能源安全,人們對採用永續能源(尤其是太陽能)的興趣日益濃厚,這也促進了太陽能追蹤器的銷售。此外,追蹤技術的改進使其更加可靠和高效,也使其對投資者和能源公司的吸引力日益增強。根據一份報告,在現行政策和市場條件下,預計在2023-2028年的預測期內,全球再生能源裝置容量將增加至7,300吉瓦。
太陽能技術成本降低
過去十年,太陽能板的成本大幅下降,使得太陽能比傳統能源更經濟。技術驅動、製造創新和不斷成長的需求降低了用於提高太陽能裝置效率的太陽能追蹤器的成本。預計到2030年,全球再生能源發電量將增加至17,000 TWh以上,比2023年成長近90%。國際能源總署(IEA)預測,到2030年,這個數字將足以滿足中國和美國總和的電力需求。成本降低使得太陽能解決方案在住宅、商業和工業消費者中越來越受歡迎。此外,隨著技術的不斷進步,太陽能追蹤器的效率也不斷提高。鑑於其高投資回報潛力,它們被廣泛應用於能源項目。隨著創新推動太陽能追蹤技術進一步降低成本並提升性能,預計這一趨勢將持續下去。
公用事業規模專案需求不斷成長
公用事業規模太陽能專案需求的不斷成長推動了市場的成長。這些專案需要部署高效的追蹤系統以最大限度地提高發電水平,因此需要大規模安裝。此類專案的優點在於,它們採用太陽能追蹤器來確保太陽能電池板全天與太陽保持直接接觸,從而提高發電量。到 2024 年 9 月,公用事業規模發電總量約為 32,870 億千瓦時,年增 3%。因此,大型公用事業項目的擴張給全球太陽能追蹤器市場帶來了壓力。公營和私營實體正在投入大量資金建設超大型太陽能發電廠,尤其注重太陽能隔熱效果好的地區。由於公用事業規模專案開發對追蹤系統的需求不斷增加,以實現所需的能源輸出,市場也經歷了這種趨勢。
The global solar tracker market size was valued at USD 7.75 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 32.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 17.2% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a significant solar tracker market share of over 32.0% in 2024. The market is majorly driven by heightened adoption of renewable energy, continual technological advancements, cost reductions in solar technology, rising demand for utility-scale projects, substantial investments in renewable energy infrastructure, and supportive regulatory policies.
The global market is primarily driven by the expanding adoption of renewable energy projects aimed at meeting sustainability targets and reducing carbon emissions. In accordance with this, continual technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) integration for real-time optimization, are enhancing tracker efficiency and reliability. For instance, on October 17, 2024, Nextracker introduced the NX Horizon solar tracker, which incorporates AI for performance optimization and efficient solar tracking, alongside IoT-enabled features to enhance real-time operational insights. With a 35% reduced carbon footprint and Carbon Trust certification, the tracker supports decarbonization in solar energy. Moreover, the rising emphasis on energy security and efficient land use in large-scale solar farms drives the adoption of trackers designed to maximize energy output and minimize spatial demands.
The United States is a key regional market and is experiencing robust growth due to the rising investments in utility-scale solar projects and increasing renewable energy demand to meet decarbonization goals. Notably, on May 16, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a USD 71 Million investment, including USD 16 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to enhance U.S. solar manufacturing and innovation. This initiative funds 18 projects across 10 states, addressing supply chain gaps, dual-use PV technologies, and thin-film advancements, while supporting clean energy deployment and Justice40 goals for disadvantaged communities. Furthermore, rise in advanced technologies, such as AI-powered solar trackers, are improving energy output and operational efficiency, further accelerating market expansion. Apart from this, stringent federal policies provide tax incentives and grants, encouraging product adoption. Additionally, the growing focus on grid stability and energy storage integration, along with innovations in dual-axis systems, is strengthening solar tracker market demand.
Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy
The increasing deployment of renewable energy across the globe is supporting the growth of the market. Solar power becomes a prominent solution when governments and organizations acknowledge the necessity for sustainable energy solutions. Power optimization devices such as the solar trackers that enable the tracking of the sun to optimize the panels efficiency have become crucial. National targets for renewable energy are being established and measures, including tax credit and subsidies are being provided for expansion of solar power systems. This governmental support is further augmenting the growth of the solar tracker industry. The growing interest towards adoption of sustainable energy, especially solar energy due to the drive for low carbon footprint and energy security is also fostering the sales of solar trackers. Moreover, improvements in tracking technologies which render them more dependable and productive are resulting in their increasing appeal to investors and energy companies. According to a report, with current policies and market conditions, global renewable power capacity is projected to increase to 7,300 GW during the 2023-2028 forecast period.
Cost Reduction in Solar Technology
Over the past decade, the cost of solar panels has significantly decreased, making solar energy more economical compared to traditional energy sources. Technological drivers, manufacturing innovation, and increasing demand have reduced the costs of solar trackers that improve the efficiency of solar installation. Global renewable electricity generation is expected to rise to more than 17,000 TWh by 2030, almost 90% higher than in 2023. That amount would be sufficient to cover the total power demand of China, and the United States combined, in 2030, says the IEA. The reduced costs have made solar energy solutions more popular among residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Additionally, with ongoing advancements, the effectiveness of solar trackers continues to improve. Given their potential for high returns on investment, they are widely utilized in energy projects. This trend is expected to continue as innovation drives further cost reductions and performance improvements in solar tracking technologies.
Rising Demand for Utility-Scale Projects
The escalating demand for utility-scale solar projects is driving market growth. These projects necessitate the deployment of efficient tracking systems to maximize production levels, thereby necessitating large-scale installations. Such projects are advantageous as they employ solar trackers to enhance electricity production by ensuring solar panels maintain direct contact with the sun throughout the day. By September 2024, utility-scale power generation totaled around 3,287 billion kWh, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Consequently, the expansion of large-scale utility projects has exerted pressure on the global solar tracker market. Public and private entities are investing significant capital to construct mega-scale solar power plants with special emphasis on areas that receive high levels of solar insulation. The market has also been experiencing this trend due to the increased requirement for tracking systems in utility-scale project development to achieve the required energy output.
Active solar tracker leads the market share in 2024 due to advancements in technology and enhancements in the sensors as well as motor used in the system. Active solar tracker has a tracking mechanism which follows the movement of the sun to avail more of the sun's energy and in turn produce more power than a fixed solar power system. These systems incorporate motors and sensors in such a way that allows them to track the position of the sun, as a means of achieving maximum correct positioning of the solar panels at any one time. This makes them more efficient in energy harnessing as opposed to passive trackers, which enhances their application in assorted big solar plants. The need to improve and optimize solar energy is putting pressure on economies and this is pushing the uptake of active solar trackers hence leading to the dominance in the solar tracker market share.
Based on the solar tracker market forecast, single axis tracking leads the market with around 90.0% of market share in 2024. This can be attributed to the low installation costs as well as the simplicity involved in tracking a single direction. These trackers revolve on a single bearing plane, the most common of which is the North-South or East-West direction, to track movements of the sun across the surface of the earth. This basic system increases the power production of solar panels more than the simple fixed mount systems yet is simpler than the point focused trackers which increase the cost of the equipment. The solar tracker market report points out that single axis trackers are used especially in utility-scale solar power plant where a balance between price and performance is key. Single axis systems are currently being widely used as they provide excellent performance, and which are cost effective and therefore very important in the tracking systems.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) holds the around 92.5% of market share in 2024, as it is the most used technology that has immense potential of generating electricity from sunlight. PV systems are very compatible with solar trackers, as these increases the production of electricity by adjusting the position of the arrays to get the best angle of the sun. Solar tracker market development is stimulated by the rising trends of residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects installed with PV systems. The market also noted that increased PV technology performance, including higher efficient panels and improved compatibility with tracking systems, is also helping to augment the solar tracker market outlook. The continued market dominance by solar PV is a clear indication of the central place that solar energy will take in the ongoing transition from conventional energy sources to renewable energy.
Utility sector dominates the market with around 86.6% of market share in 2024. Utility operations such as large-scale solar farms which are intended for the generation of power for the electrical grid benefit significantly from tracking technologies that further helps in positioning the panels for power harvesting. The solar tracker market overview reveals that utility applications remain the most popular type of tracker among the market participants as they aim to increase power production to the maximum extent possible. The continuous construction of solar farms for utility-scale solar farms, incentives from the government, and growing energy needs contribute to the perpetuity of the utility segment in the solar tracker market.
In 2024, North America accounted for the largest market share of over 32.0% driven by the development of reliable and effective government policies. In addition to this, sizeable investments in renewable energy structures and supportive environment conditions are also impelling the solar tracker market growth. Ongoing efforts to decrease carbon emission and move towards energy self-sufficiency have seen the incorporation of solar tracker in the region due to their enhanced effectiveness in solar power systems. The United States stands as one of the key participants in this leadership due to significant growth in the application of solar trackers. This growth is supported by federal tax credit initiatives and state-level incentives and regulations promoting clean energy production. Besides, the presence of key market players in North America is expanding strategies towards technological growth and penetration in the market. Such organizations are already operating in the region and, due to the favorable investment environment, are constantly developing and diversifying their production.
United States Solar Tracker Market Analysis
Expansion of renewable energy in the United States is expected to witness a major rise, as the renewable capacity is likely to increase by almost 500 GW between 2024 and 2030, largely due to the incentives available under the Inflation Reduction Act. The International Energy Agency claims that the tax incentives under the IRA are critical for speeding up this expansion. The growing renewable energy demand, mainly in the utility-scale solar projects will be highly instrumental in pushing this market upward. Since solar trackers would be critical in maximizing the performance of the installation by ensuring maximum alignment with the sun for solar panels during all hours of operation. As the U.S. moves forward with more adoption of renewable energy, large-scale projects are likely to see a high deployment of solar trackers in helping meet ambitious energy goals. A combination of government incentives and growing demand for efficient solar solutions presents a strong growth driver for the U.S. solar tracker market.
Europe Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The European solar tracker market is growing at a robust rate due to the high expansion of solar PV capacity across the region. According to SolarPower Europe, in 2023, nearly 55.9 GW of new solar PV capacity was installed across the 27 Member States, a 40% increase from 2022. The cumulative EU solar PV fleet has reached 263 GW, which is up 27% from the previous year, with Germany still the largest contributor at 82 GW. This increase in solar capacity will drive higher demand for solar trackers, essential components that maximize the efficiency of solar energy installations by ensuring optimal sun tracking. European countries want to enhance the renewable share, and high-carbon reductions push the growth for large-capacity, highly efficient solar projects. This would, however, lead to an increased capacity growth in the EU and adoption of tracking systems, placing the solar tracker market in Europe at the position for sustainable growth.
Asia Pacific Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The Asia Pacific market is going to be propelled to immense growth with the rapid expansion in India's renewable energy capacity. India's annual renewable capacity additions are poised to increase much faster than that of any other major economy, including China, as projected by the International Energy Agency. In the main-case forecast, India's capacity additions are expected to more than quadruple, from 15 GW in 2023 to 62 GW by 2030. This rise in renewable energy capacity, particularly in utility-scale solar projects, will increase the demand for solar trackers. Solar trackers are essential for maximizing energy production by ensuring that solar panels remain optimally aligned with the sun throughout the day, particularly in large-scale projects. As India takes its renewable growth to the high gear and the country meets its bold targets, installation of solar trackers shall increase. Furthermore, the growing capacities of renewable capacities along with transition towards more efficient solutions in solar can be a boom for the Asian Pacific solar trackers market in years to come.
Latin America Solar Tracker Market Analysis
Latin America solar tracker market is growing due to the favorable tax incentives and government policies that support the adoption of renewable energy. For example, in Brazil, the new legal framework for solar energy provides tremendous tax benefits for solar projects. As industry reports indicate, anyone or business that starts photovoltaic generation in 2022 will not be charged taxes until 2045. Tax credits and incentives have therefore led to the increase of solar PV installations within the region; hence, large-scale solar projects can only render the most energy with the inclusion of solar trackers. Solar trackers help ensure panels remain aligned optimally with the sun, maximizing efficiency and output of energy. The aggressive renewable energy goals by Brazil and other Latin American countries will continue to increase the demand for solar trackers. Tax benefits, government support, and an increasing focus on efficient energy solutions will propel the growth of the market in Latin America.
Middle East and Africa Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The Middle East and Africa market is expected to grow at a significant rate with several large-scale projects across the region and ambitious renewable energy goals. Dubai is on its way to achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. The city plans to have 100% clean energy production by 2050. It has already achieved the short-term target of 25% clean energy by 2030, a target which it has upgraded to 27%, according to reports from the World Government Summit. Another is the USD 500 Billion megacity, Neom, planned by Saudi Arabia, which will be launched with a 50% renewable energy mix and eventually 100% renewable energy by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. These ambitious projects, along with the growing demand for efficient solar solutions, are driving the adoption of solar trackers, which maximize solar panel efficiency and energy production. With the Middle East and Africa shifting toward significant deployments of renewable energy, the solar tracker market is set to boom in these regions.
The major market players are aiming towards strengthening technological portfolios and covering more worldwide regions to propel their solar tracker market standing. Manufacturers, including NEXTracker, Array Technologies and Solar Flex Rack are already engineering superior tracking mechanisms that will greatly enhance the output and stability of systems installed in the utility-scale solar power sector. These innovations are smart tracking technologies, the standard two-axis trackers, and others that use AI to help in energy tracking. Furthermore, the competition in these industries is increasing as these companies are focusing on forging strategic collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to tap new segments and expand into new product categories. This way they can come up with a geographical footprint and offer the growing market of solar trackers from different regions through the help of their local and international partners.