Global Solar Market Outlook 2026-2030

The Global Solar Council’s Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2026–2030 examines the current state of photovoltaic deployment worldwide, using data through 2025 and offering market forecasts under three scenarios to 2030.

Key insights include:

  • Market Dynamics: Solar power reached a historic 3 TW milestone in early 2026, though a temporary 8% global market contraction is expected this year due to structural shifts in China before climbing toward 6.6 TW by 2030.
  • Resilience & Bottlenecks: The strategic pairing of solar with battery storage is becoming vital for national energy security, even as growth faces rising challenges from grid congestion, permitting delays, and financing barriers.
  • Policy Action: Expanded recommendations urge governments to integrate solar into national security strategies and rapidly accelerate storage deployment to unlock system flexibility.

Publishers: SolarPower Europe | Solar Promotion GmbH

Download

When you download a publication, we will process the data you enter for the purpose of creating and performing a contract. By downloading, you agree to your email address being transferred to the institutions listed under "Publishers". You may object to the use of your email address for marketing purposes at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates. You may withdraw your consent by, for example, clicking on the “unsubscribe” link at the end of an email advertisement. Our website is only aimed at commercial enterprises (traders, business people, freelancers). (Privacy policy).

Agreed, start download

Further Content
Publications
From Module To Integrated System: These Trends Are Shaping The Solar Industry In 2026

October 2, 2026

The 2026 Intersolar whitepaper highlights solar energy as the dominant power source, all-in-one systems, and key European market trends.

Charlotte Senkpiel, Sonia Dunlop
Can Wind and Solar Really Power an Economy 24/7 – Even When the Sun Isn’t Shining and the Wind Isn’t Blowing?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 264 | Language: English

September 3, 2026

Can renewables survive the Dunkelflaute? Experts from Fraunhofer ISE and Global Solar Council unpack grid flexibility, storage, and agrivoltaics.

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026
Cybersecurity in the Digital Energy Transition: Building Resilient Energy Systems

Wednesday, September 02, 2026, 01:15 pm

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026 | Conference Program

premium account

Discover how advanced digital technologies are transforming solar operations. This session explores AI-driven analytics, IoT-enabled monitoring, and blockchain-based transparency to optimize performance, streamline maintenance, and enhance profitability. Learn how smart grids and data intelligence are shaping the next generation of efficient, resilient solar energy systems.

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026
Welcome & Keynote: Policy, Regulation & Finance

Wednesday, September 02, 2026, 02:30 pm

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026 | Conference Program

premium account

This session explores how effective policy frameworks, streamlined regulations, and innovative financing solutions can work together to accelerate the global expansion of solar energy. Bringing together perspectives from policymakers, investors, and industry leaders, it will examine how supportive regulatory environments reduce investment risk, attract private capital, and enable the successful development of solar and hybrid energy projects. Through best practices, emerging funding mechanisms, and real-world case studies, participants will gain practical insights into mobilizing capital, fostering investor confidence, and creating the conditions for sustainable growth across both established and emerging solar markets.

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026
Optimizing the Solar Asset Lifecycle: Resilience, Digitalization, and Circular Economy

Thursday, September 03, 2026, 12:45 pm

Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026 | Conference Program

premium account

Explore strategies for maximizing the resilience, performance, and sustainability of solar assets throughout their entire lifecycle. This session brings together best practices in resilient system design, advanced monitoring, predictive operations and maintenance (O&M), and asset lifetime optimization with circular economy approaches such as PV panel recycling, battery repurposing, and ESG-driven business strategies. Learn how innovation, digitalization, and evolving regulations are helping the industry improve reliability, extend asset value, recover critical materials, and reduce environmental impact while creating more sustainable and profitable solar ecosystems.

You are using an outdated browser

The website cannot be viewed in this browser. Please open the website in an up-to-date browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.