Global Rooftop Solar Pv Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2027

The rooftop solar pv industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 75.9 billion by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of the worldwide rooftop solar pv industry from 2021 to 2027.
Revenue, 2020 (US$B)
$50.2
Forecast, 2027 (US$B)
$75.9
CAGR, 2021 - 2027
6.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global rooftop solar pv market highlights

  • The global rooftop solar pv market generated a revenue of USD 50.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 75.9 billion by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2021 - 2027) of 6.1% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, thin film accounted for a revenue of USD 20.2 billion in 2020.
  • Thin Film is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2027.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 50.2 billion
Market revenue in 2027USD 75.9 billion
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2020 to 2027)
Largest segmentThin film
Fastest growing segmentThin Film
Historical data covered2016 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationThin Film, Crystalline Silicon


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 21.3% of the global rooftop solar pv market in 2020.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2027.

Thin film was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.24% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global rooftop solar pv market based on thin film, crystalline silicon covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


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