What is the global solar power market size?

The global solar power market size accounted for USD 269.07 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach around USD 495.12 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2034. Asia pacific led the global market with the largest market share of 36% in 2023.

Is the residential solar market down?

The residential solar market is down, not out. Our analysis indicates that the market is likely to revert to more stable long-term growth over the next several years on the back of strong fundamentals. Almost certainly, surprises will pop up along the way; the industry is not called the solar coaster for nothing.

Who is solar market?

Founded in 2010, Solar Market is dedicated to educating Australian households and businesses on the benefits gained through switching to solar. We are also publisher of the ‘Ultimate Solar Buyers Guide’, which is updated and released annually.

Is the solar industry sustainable?

Even with the tremendous growth journey the industry has been on over the past decade (see sidebar, “The solar boom”), what we observed between 2020 and 2023 was simply not sustainable. A confluence of factors led the market worldwide to its new heights, with growth rates of 30 percent per year (Exhibit 1).

How much solar power does the United States have?

United States. As of this writing, nearly 40 gigawatts of residential solar capacity have been installed in the United States. This is almost half of US nuclear capacity and roughly 20 percent of total coal capacity.

Why are solar panels growing so fast?

A confluence of factors led the market worldwide to its new heights, with growth rates of 30 percent per year (Exhibit 1). One factor was gas supply disruptions in Europe caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; a 2021 McKinsey survey found that the majority of Germans saw installing solar panels as a critical matter of national security.