The Global Smart Solar Market Size accounted for USD 16,877 Million in 2021 and is estimated to achieve a market size of USD 62,279 Million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 15.8% from 2022 to 2030. The growing demand for renewable and alternative energy sources is significantly driving the smart solar market value. Furthermore, an increase in investments in the smart energy industry and a decrease in solar PV costs are two variables that are expected to drive the smart solar market growth in the coming years.

Smart Solar Market Report Key Highlights

• Global smart solar market revenue anticipated to gain USD 62,279 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 15.8% from 2022 to 2030
• Among applications, commercial and industrial sector accounted for more than 75% of overall market share in 2021
• North America is the dominating region, accounting for around 35% of the market in 2021
• According to the US Energy Information Administration, solar energy can generate around 115 billion kWh of electricity in 2021.
• According to a survey, more than 250 smart city projects exist in 178 cities worldwide
• Rising demand for green energy sources, fuels the smart solar market

A 'smart' solar system is a photovoltaic (PV) solar system that shows energy consumption and solar energy production. Additionally, it also controls the big picture of energy consumption patterns and habits. Smart solar is an enhanced solar technology that helps in minimizing electricity expenses by increasing the efficiency of solar components by real-time monitoring and communication.

Global Smart Solar Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

• Increase in the adoption of green power over the globe
• The emergence of smart cities in developing regions
• Rising electricity tariffs due to rapid urbanization and industrialization
• Regulatory compliance by federal authorities

Market Restraints

• High initial implementation costs
• Reducing subsidies

Market Opportunities

• Evolving renewable energy industry all over the sectors
• Increasing environmental awareness and technological evolution

Smart Solar Market Report Coverage

The increasing adoption of green energy and the emergence of smart city projects especially in developing economies are driving the smart solar market size. The high electricity tariffs and regulatory compliance are further boosting the demand and usage of smart solar in the global market. Technological innovations, hike in investments for the installation of green energy solutions by the major institutions across the globe particularly in emerging economies are further bolstering the smart solar market trend. Furthermore, the evolving solar industry coupled with increasing environmental awareness and technological evolution is likely to create potential opportunities over the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

On the other hand, high initial cost and reducing subsidies are likely to hinder the growth to an extent over the forecast timeframe from 2022 to 2030.

Smart Solar Market Segmentation

The worldwide smart solar market segmentation is based on the services, solutions, components, application, and geography.

Smart Solar Market By Services

• Demand Response Services
• System Integration and Deployment Services
• Consultation Services
• Support and Maintenance Services

In terms of services, the consulting services segment will command a significant market share in 2021. The increasing popularity of alternative and renewable energy sources, as well as the advent of smart cities in developed countries, are driving the segment's expansion. Furthermore, an increasing number of solar energy-generated projects around the world are pushing the segment in the smart solar market.

Smart Solar Market By Solutions

• Asset Management
• Meter Data Management
• Network Monitoring
• Remote Metering
• Others

According to the smart solar industry analysis, the market for meter data management is predicted to increase significantly in the next years. Meter data management is a component of utility companies' smart grid technologies. This may include the analysis of data generated by electric smart meters, which measure energy consumption. The meter data management solution's expansion has also been aided by technological development, which has enhanced the Meter Data Management solution's ability to support more company's operations across the infrastructure value chain, including credit management, customer billing, and meter asset management.

Smart Solar Market By Components

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Smart Metering Devices

According to the smart solar market forecast, the supervisory control, and data acquisition system segment is expected to increase at a significant rate in the market during the predicted years. Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems include field-deployed components that collect real-time data as well as related systems that enable data gathering and improve industrial automation. SCADA could also be used to manage energy systems in industrial activities, such as a power grid or a huge refrigeration system, in order to truly comprehend and manage the release of electricity.

Smart Solar Market By Application

• Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
• Residential

On the basis of Components, smart solar is having potential demand and usage in the commercial & industrial segment which is supporting its dominating share in terms of revenue in the global market. The long term benefits associated with the usage of smart solar in terms of reduced electricity cost and increased life span of components with effective monitoring is driving the segmental market value.  Moreover, the segment is also expected to experience the fastest growth with a major CAGR over the forecast timeframe from 2022 to 2030.

Smart Solar Market Regional Outlook