Dedalus Consulting's intelligence coverage offers a comprehensive analysis of growing solar power industry. Our Published Intelligence Report and the new Ulysses(TM) database both build on our wealth of accumulated knowledge.
"The 2025 solar power dataset" provides quantitative data and qualitative analysis on the global market by country, end-user industry, equipment type, application, and competitors. The report further analyzes the market for each type of equipment through the first two generations of solar technology and forecasts into the third generation. Expanded coverage includes pivot table capabilities within the Ulysses(TM) platform. Product market coverage includes global solar energy equipment market demand by type and region, competitive environment, and equipment markets breakdown. Forecasts for solar energy consumption to 2040, and equipment demand forecasts by type to 2030.
Our published research has been industry proven as a consistently reliable source of market intelligence for many years. Through our work publishing research reports and consulting on energy equipment markets, we have been able to offer clients valuable insights into new and existing markets.
The report contains over 150 pages and over 125 charts/graphs.
Scope of Coverage
The following categories present how the data was developed, organized and is presented. Breaking the data into specific categories is essential to analyze and draw meaningful insights. The breakdowns are designed to highlight key patterns and trends in the data, as well as to facilitate comparisons between different groups or segments.
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by consumption value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Data tables and visualizations include breakdowns by country, end-user industry & applications, operating frequencies, packaging and connector types, and supplier sales & market share.
Data and analysis is available for the years 2024-2030.
Research Objectives
The primary objectives in this analysis are:
to provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;
to determine regional solar energy production capacity by year through 2024, 2030, and 2040;
to determine the size of total market for solar energy consumption and production equipment by country, end-user industry, and application;
to forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market; and
to assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales and market share by year.
Methodology & Sources
Dedalus Consulting employs all current market and competitive intelligence techniques in order to ensure comprehensive research and analysis. This includes primary and secondary research. The research methodology applies generally to all database services, published and custom research. It can also be modified to suit a project and the client's specific objectives.
Solar Equipment Markets Covered
Semiconductors
Polysilicon
Glass
Flat
Anti-Reflective Coating
Silicon Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide
Indium-tin Dioxide
Other
Balance of Systems
Inverters/Converters
Batteries
Charge Controllers
Mounting Systems
Tracking Systems
Other
Solar Energy Types Covered
Photovoltaics (PV)
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Geographic Coverage
Africa
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
France
Germany
India
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Middle East
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
Other Asia/Pacific
Other CIS
Other EU
Other Europe
Other Latin America
Rest of World
End-User Markets
Aerospace
Automotive
Chemical Processing
Communications
Commercial
Construction
Defense/Military/Government
Electronics
Food Processing
Machining
Medical/Research
Oil, Gas & Mining
Paper & Pulp Industry
Power Generation
Residential
Transportation
Other
Table of Contents
Section One: Technology Overview
Types of Energy Defined
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Biofuels
Hydro-electric
Geothermal
Comparison of Types
Efficiency
Cost
Process of Energy Generation for PV Technology
Products and Equipment & Advanced Materials Used
Panel
Semiconductors (N-type, P-type): Polysilicon
Single crystalline silicon
Multi crystalline silicon
Amorphous silicon
Copper indium diselenide (CIS)
Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
Thin-film silicon
Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
Wafers and Ingots
Modules
Crystalline
Single crystalline silicon
Multi crystalline silicon
Thin-Film
Amorphous silicon
Copper indium diselenide (CIS)
Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
Thin-film silicon
Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
Concentrating PV (High, Low)
Glass
Flat
Anti-reflective coating
Titanium dioxide
Indium tin dioxide
Silicon Nitride
Silica
Solgel
Zirconium oxide
Silicon dioxide
Balance of Systems H3
Structural
Mounting
Ground
Rooftop
Tracking
Dual Axis
Single Axis
Other
Electrical
Inverter
String
Central
Micro
Batteries
Other
Three Generations of Solar Cells (Applications)
First Generation: Single Junction Silicon Cells
Single Crystal Silicon
Multi-Crystal Silicon
Second Generation: Thin Film Cells
Cadmium Telluride
CIGS
Amorphous Silicon
Third Generation: Multi-Junction Cells
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
OPV
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
Quantum Dots
Hot-Carrier
Intermediate Band-Gap
Collodial QD
Infrared
Comparison of Types
Technology
Efficiency (Commercial/Laboratory) by Type
Cost (PPW) by Type
Most Used/Produced
Transmission and Distribution
Off-Grid versus Grid-Tied Photovoltaics
Technology Advancements/Research and Development
Crystalline Silicon
Thin-Film Cells
Multijunction Cells
OPV
Dye-Sensitized
Concentrated Photovoltaics
Section Two: Market Overview
Executive Summary
Trends by Product Type
Trends by Region
Trends by Technology
Future Outlook: 2024-2025
Comparison of Type of Alternative Energy by Type
Bn USD
Quadrillion BTU
Global Demand of Energy (All Types)
PV Demand by Region
Europe
Americas
MEA
Asia-Pacific
China
ROW
Global Demand of PV Energy by Year
Major Producers of PV Technology (Cumulative Installed)
Germany
Spain
Italy
Japan
USA
China
France
Australia
UK
India
ROW
Major Producers of PV Technology (Added (2024) Installed)