Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Research Report – Forecast to 2032

Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Research Report Information By Battery Type (Lead-Acid, Li-ion, and NaS), By Solar Technology (PV, and CSP), By Connection Type (On-Grid, and Off-Grid), By Application (Load Leveling, Power Demand, and Peak Shaving), By End-Use (Utility, Industrial & Commercial, and Residential), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) – Market Forecast Till 2032

ID: MRFR/E&P/4410-HCR | 125 Pages | Author: Anshula Mandaokar | March 2024         

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Global Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Overview:


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Size was valued at USD 0.11 Billion in 2022. The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.12 Billion in 2023 to USD 0.40 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.50% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Major key stakeholders' fresh product releases and R&D efforts a worldwide increase in the demand for electricity are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market


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Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Trends




  • Growing demand for grid energy storage systems is driving the market growth




Market CAGR for solar energy and battery storage is being driven by the rising demand for grid energy storage systems due to continuous grid modernization. Energy storage is a technology that provides multiple residential, commercial, and industrial applications with the necessary energy sources. These energy systems are extremely efficient and can be utilized on demand. A battery energy storage system is a rechargeable battery that stores and distributes energy from a power grid or solar array to multiple applications.


Additionally, a system for storing energy is a device that can store various forms of energy safely, effectively, and conveniently. Continuous technological advancements ensure a constant energy supply, and it is anticipated that these energy storage systems will expand exponentially. Moreover, the continual promotion of renewable energy sources contributes to the expansion of the market for energy storage systems. The increasing emphasis on renewable energy generation is primarily attributable to the increase in energy consumption.


The exponential demand for energy resources in developing and developed nations, coupled with the expansion of measures to ensure energy security, is anticipated to drive market expansion. In addition, the increasing integration of new power generation technologies and the modernization of existing infrastructures have increased the need for new grid systems with effective standby and peak load characteristics.


Growth of population, urbanization, industrialization, awareness of the economic and ecological advantages of solar energy, pollution-free, and no emissions of greenhouse gases, helps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, return on investment, less maintenance cost, job creation, to meet high energy demand, etc. are the major factors driving the Solar Energy and Battery Storage market revenue.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Segment Insights:


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Battery Type Insights


The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market segmentation, based on Battery Type includes Lead-Acid, Li-ion, and NaS. Li-ion segment dominated the market in 2022. Lithium ions flow from the negative electrode to the positive electrode in the lithium ion battery, a kind of rechargeable battery. Due to the rise in industrialization, urbanisation, and consumer demand for various electric-based devices, vehicles, and sustainable energy solutions, the use of lithium ion batteries has increased in the electrical sector. This is expected to increase demand for lithium ion solar batteries, thereby increasing the market's sales potential.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Solar Technology Insights


The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market segmentation, based on Solar Technology, includes PV, and CSP. The PV category generated the most income in 2022. Photovoltaic (PV) supplies and equipment convert solar radiation to electrical energy. PV materials and apparatus convert solar radiation to electrical energy.


Figure1: Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market, by Solar Technology, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market, by Solar Technology


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Solar Energy and Battery Storage Connection Type Insights


The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market segmentation, based on Connection Type, includes On-Grid, and Off-Grid. The on-grid segment held the largest market share in 2022. Rising urbanization, technological advancements in the field of solar energy storage, and an increase in the number of on-grid solar energy system installations in both developed and developing economies such as the United States, China, and India have increased the demand for the solar energy storage market.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Application Insights


The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market segmentation, based on Application, includes Load Leveling, Power Demand, and Peak Shaving. Load leveling segment held the largest market share in 2022. Typically, load leveling entails hoarding energy during periods of low demand and releasing it during periods of high demand. During these periods of elevated demand, the energy storage system provides electricity, thereby reducing the burden on less cost-effective peak-generation facilities.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage End-Use Insights


The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market segmentation, based on End-Use, Utility, Industrial & Commercial, and Residential. Increasing electrification initiatives to power remote and distant locations are anticipated to propel the utility segment to the top of the industry.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific Solar Energy and Battery Storage market area will dominate this market, Existing fiscal incentives and regulatory policies in the region are favorable to these prospects. These will increase the market for solar energy and battery storage in the region. Moreover, China’s Solar Energy and Battery Storage market held the largest market share, and the Indian Solar Energy and Battery Storage market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure2: Solar Energy And Battery Storage Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)


Solar Energy And Battery Storage Market Share By Region 2022


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Europe Solar Energy and Battery Storage market accounts for the second-largest market share due to significant deployment of a variety of power generation technologies, coupled with government and organizational policy frameworks that encourage the deployment of renewable energy solutions in a variety of locations. Further, the German Solar Energy and Battery Storage market held the largest market share, and the UK Solar Energy and Battery Storage market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The North America Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the availability of favorable government policies, tax incentives for renewable deployment, and increasing investments by both private and public enterprises are among the most important factors driving the growth of regional markets.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Solar Energy and Battery Storage market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Solar Energy and Battery Storageindustry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Solar Energy and Battery Storage industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Solar Energy and Battery Storage industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to energy sector. Major players in the Solar Energy and Battery Storage market, including ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea), Samsung SDI Co. Ltd (South Korea), General Electric Company (U.S.), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


ABB Ltd. is a multinational Swedish-Swiss corporation with its headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland. ASEA was created in 1988 when Allmanna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) of Sweden and Brown, Boveri & Cie of Switzerland merged. The Electrification division of ABB provides products and services from substation to outlet. Customers consist of a vast array of industrial and utility enterprises, as well as commercial and residential structures. The company has significant exposure to a number of swiftly expanding markets, such as renewable, e-mobility, data centers, and smart buildings. In 2020, ABB announced that it had reached an agreement with Italian solar inverter manufacturer Fimer to transfer its solar inverter business. All of ABB's manufacturing and research and development facilities in Finland, Italy, and India, along with 800 employees in 26 countries, are included in the transaction.


LG Chem Ltd., also known as LG Chemical, is the largest chemical corporation in South Korea and has its headquarters in Seoul. In 2017, it was the tenth largest chemical company in the world by revenue.(Reference Required). The company has eight facilities in South Korea and 29 business locations across 15 nations. In 2020, a catalyst powder containing alkylaluminum exploded due to excessive pressure while being transported in the packing room of the LG Chem facility in Seosan. The explosion caused a conflagration by exposing pyrophoric powder to the air. As a result, a 39-year-old researcher perished and two additional employees sustained second-degree burns.


Key Companies in the Solar Energy and Battery Storage market include



  • ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)

  • LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea)

  • Samsung SDI Co. Ltd (South Korea)

  • General Electric Company (U.S.)

  • Tesla Inc. (U.S.)

  • AEG Power Solutions (Germany)

  • eSolar Inc. (U.S.)

  • Abengoa S.A. (Spain)

  • BrightSource Energy Inc. (U.S.)

  • ACCIONA S.A. (Spain)

  • EVERGREEN SOLAR INC. (U.S.)

  • Alpha Technologies (U.S.)


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Industry Developments


March 2021:VRB Energy and the Xiangyang Municipal Government signed an agreement for the construction of a 100 MW solar facility with vanadium flow battery. This is expected to increase demand for solar energy storage in the Asia-Pacific region, creating lucrative opportunities for market players.


April 2021:ABB Power Grids and Atlas Renewable Energy have announced a joint partnership to deploy and create utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Atlas' renewable energy initiatives. Through the partnership, ABB and Atlas will incorporate storage systems for energy into the design of early-stage development projects, with Hitachi ABB providing input on the most suitable technical solutions and interconnections.


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Market Segmentation


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Battery Type Outlook



  • Lead-Acid

  • Li-ion

  • NaS


Battery Backup Solar Technology Outlook



  • PV

  • CSP


 Solar Energy and Battery Storage Connection Type Outlook



  • On-Grid

  • Off-Grid


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Application Outlook



  • Load Leveling

  • Power Demand

  • Peak Shaving


Solar Energy and Battery Storage End-Use Outlook



  • Utility

  • Industrial & Commercial

  • Residential


Solar Energy and Battery Storage Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 0.11 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 0.12 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 0.40 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 15.50% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Battery Type, Solar Technology, Connection Type, Application, End-Use, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled  ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea), Samsung SDI Co. Ltd (South Korea), and others
Key Market Opportunities · The transition towards low carbon energy generation in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has propelled the expansion of the market in various regions.
Key Market Dynamics · Peak energy demand has increased as a result of the rising population and the expansion of rural electrification efforts.




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Solar Energy and Battery Storage market size was valued at USD 0.11 Billion in 2022.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.50% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

The key players in the market are ABB Ltd. (Switzerland), LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea), Samsung SDI Co. Ltd (South Korea), General Electric Company (U.S.), and others.

The Lead-Acid category dominated the market in 2022.

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