Solar Panel Cleaning Market
Solar Panel Cleaning Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Wet Cleaning, and Dry Cleaning), by Process(Semi-Automated, Automated, Water Brushes, Electrostatic, and Automated Robotic),and by End-User (Residential, and Commercial, andIndustrial& Utility) Forecast Period (2024-2031)
Solar panel cleaning market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2024-2031).The growing number of solar power installations globally has led to a growing demand for solar panel cleaning services. Clean solar panels are more efficient at converting sunlight into electricity, and regular cleaning helps maintain their longevity. Environmental factors such as, dust, dirt, and pollution can accumulate over time, reducing efficiency. Clean solar panels produce more electricity, leading to higher energy yields and cost savings. Technological advances, regulatory compliance, and emerging markets are driving innovation in the solar panel cleaning market. Also, the demand for cleaning services is expected to grow alongside solar installations.
Market Dynamics
Growing Influence of maximizing energy generation from PV installations
The large PV installations in nations that place a high priority on energy generation necessitate routine solar panel cleaning for optimal performance and increased output, that in turn fuels the demand for solar panel cleaning services. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (.gov), in 2022, a majority of global PV installations were concentrated in the top 10 countries, accounting for 74.0% of the total. Moreover, over 20 countries successfully installed more than 1 GW of PV, while 15 countries have surpassed the milestone of 10 GW cumulative PV capacity.
Increasingdemand for technological advancements
Innovations in cleaning technologies for PV panels have enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and safety, leading to increased adoption by solar power system globally. For instance, in March 2023,Kärcher, introduced offers a range of PV panel-cleaning solutions, including high-pressure cleaners, water-driven disc brushes, cleaning detergents, and safety gear for operation and maintenance professionals in the Indian solar sector. The iSolar 400 and iSolar 800 solar cleaning kits compatible with Kärcher high-pressure cleaners, featuring water-driven brush heads and telescopic lances for easy deployment.
Market Segmentation
Our in-depth analysis of the global solar panel cleaning market includes the following segments by technology, process, and end-user:
- Based on technology, the market is sub-segmented into wet cleaning, and dry cleaning.
- Based on process, the market is bifurcated into semi-automated, automated, water brushes, electrostatic, and automated robotic.
- Based on end-user, the market is augmented into residential, and commercial, andindustrial Utility.
Dry Cleaning is Projected to Emerge as the Largest Segment
Based on the technology, the global solar panel cleaning market is sub-segmented into wet cleaning, and dry cleaning. Among these, the dry cleaning sub-segment is expected to hold the largest share of the market. The primary factor supporting the segment's growth includes the innovative cleaning solutions in solar panel cleaning market enhance competition, with companies offering advanced, automated solutions, stimulating market growth and gaining market share for efficient cleaning solutions. For instance, in June 2023, Sleepwalkers introduces the Zero Dirt-BOLT automated robotic device for waterless dust removal from solar panels, suitable for ground-mounted and rooftop installations, and dry-clean the solar panels with 99.0% efficiency, enabling it ideal for desert PV installations.
Automated Robotic Sub-segment to Hold a Considerable Market Share
The global solar panel cleaning market is characterized by increasing demand for efficient cleaning solutions, driven by market dynamics such as customer preferences, pricing, and competition, promoting the adoption of automated robotic solutions. For instance, in October 2023,Sol-Bright Technology introduced a sixth-generation automated robotic cleaning system for solar panels in utility-scale PV installations. The robot features gear transmission and has a cleaning efficiency of minimum 99.5%.
Regional Outlook
The global solar panel cleaning market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Increasing Demand For Solar Installation Drives the Market Growth in North America
The US solar energy market is expanding, leading to a demand for solar panel cleaning services to maintain efficiency and performance in residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, in March 2024, the US solar industry installed 32.4 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in 2023, a 51% increase over 2022. It has been the industry’s largest year significantly, leading 30 GWdc of capacity for the initial generation.
Global Solar Panel Cleaning Market Growth by Region 2024-2031
Asia-Pacific Holds Major Market Share
Among all the regions, Asia-Pacific holds a significant share owing to the rising adoption of solar panels and their affordability are facilitated by government financial support. Increased expenditure demands higher levels of maintenance, and that drives demand for specialized solar panel cleaning services.According to the Economic Time, in January 2024, the government increased benchmark central financial assistance for the residential sector under the rooftop solar program. The support for up to 3 kW capacity has been raised to Rs 18,000 per kW ($216.5 per kW) for general states, which is a 23.4% increase from the previous amount of Rs 14,588 per kW ($175.4 per kW). This move aims to provide a boost to solar projects and cover the higher cost of solar panels.
Market Players Outlook
*Note: Major Players Sorted in No Particular Order.
The major companies serving the global solar panel cleaning market include Ecoppia,Heliotex™, LLC,Premier Solar Cleaning, LLC.,SolarwattGmbH.,among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in March 2024,Affordable Solar Cleaning Pros, launched professional solar panel cleaning and pigeon proofing services. It offers professional solar panel cleaning services, critter proofing, warranty, and annual inspections for long-term efficiency and pest prevention, ensuring clean energy investment.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global solar panel cleaning market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Region
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendations
2.2.3. Conclusion
3. Competitive Landscape
3.1. Key Company Analysis
3.2. Canadian Solar Inc.
3.2.1. Overview
3.2.2. Financial Analysis
3.2.3. SWOT Analysis
3.2.4. Recent Developments
3.3. Dow Chemical Co.
3.3.1. Overview
3.3.2. Financial Analysis
3.3.3. SWOT Analysis
3.3.4. Recent Developments
3.4. Key Strategy Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global Solar Panel Cleaning Market by Technology
4.1.1. Wet Cleaning
4.1.2. Dry Cleaning
4.2. Global Solar Panel Cleaning Market by Process
4.2.1. Semi-Automated
4.2.2. Automated
4.2.3. Water Brushes
4.2.4. Electrostatic
4.2.5. Automated Robotic
4.3. Global Solar Panel Cleaning Market by End User
4.3.1. Residential
4.3.2. Commercial
4.3.3. Industrial &Utility
5. Regional Analysis
5.1. North America
5.1.1. United States
5.1.2. Canada
5.2. Europe
5.2.1. UK
5.2.2. Germany
5.2.3. Italy
5.2.4. Spain
5.2.5. France
5.2.6. Rest of Europe
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.1. China
5.3.2. India
5.3.3. Japan
5.3.4. South Korea
5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4. Rest of the World
5.4.1. Latin America
5.4.2. The Middle East & Africa
6. Company Profiles
6.1. AEET Energy Group GmbH
6.2. BELECTRIC GmbH
6.3. Boson Robotics LTD.
6.4. Carmanah Technologies Corp.
6.5. Cleantecs GmbH
6.6. Ecoppia
6.7. Ertex-SolarGreatcell Solar Materials
6.8. Heliotex™, LLC
6.9. hyCLEANER Gmbh & Co.KG
6.10. Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
6.11. NanoPV Solar Inc.
6.12. Onyx Solar Group LLC
6.13. Premier Solar Cleaning, LLC.
6.14. Solar Maid
6.15. Solarwatt GmbH
6.16. SunPower Corp.
6.17. TAIYO KOGYO CORP.
6.18. Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
1. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
2. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BY WET CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
3. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BY DRY CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
4. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCESS, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
5. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON SEMI-AUTOMATED MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
6. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON AUTOMATED MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
7. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON WATER BRUSHES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
8. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON ELECTROSTATIC MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
9. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON AUTOMATED ROBOTIC MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
10. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
11. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR RESIDENTIAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
12. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR COMMERCIAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
13. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIAL &UTILITY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
14. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
15. NORTH AMERICAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. NORTH AMERICAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. NORTH AMERICAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCESS, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. NORTH AMERICAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END_USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. EUROPEAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. EUROPEAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. EUROPEAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCESS, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. EUROPEAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. ASIA-PACIFIC SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. ASIA-PACIFICSOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. ASIA-PACIFIC SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCESS, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. ASIA-PACIFIC SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. REST OF THE WORLD SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. REST OF THE WORLD SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
29. REST OF THE WORLD SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCESS, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
30. REST OF THE WORLD SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END_USER, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
1. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKETSHARE BY TECHNOLOGY, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
2. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BY WET CLEANING MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
3. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BY DRY CLEANING MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
4. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SHARE BY PROCESS, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
5. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON SEMI-AUTOMATED MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
6. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON AUTOMATED MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
7. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON WATER BRUSHES MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
8. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON ELECTROSTATIC MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
9. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING BASED ON AUTOMATED ROBOTIC MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
10. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SHARE BY END_USER, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
11. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING FOR RESIDENTIAL MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
12. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING FOR COMMERCIALMARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%
13. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING FOR INDUSTRIAL &UTILITY MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
14. GLOBAL SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKETSHARE BY REGION, 2023 VS 2031 (%)
15. US SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
16. CANADA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
17. UK SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
18. FRANCE SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
19. GERMANY SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
20. ITALY SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
21. SPAIN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
22. REST OF EUROPE SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
23. INDIA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
24. CHINA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
25. JAPAN SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
26. SOUTH KOREA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
27. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
28. LATIN AMERICA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
29. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SOLAR PANEL CLEANING MARKET SIZE, 2023-2031 ($ MILLION)
