United States Solar Power Market

Market Overview:

The United States solar power market size reached 177 GW in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 657.6 GW by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2% during 2025-2033. The favorable government initiatives, rapid technological advancements, growing awareness of environmental sustainability, climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, rising energy demand and increasing investment in research and development (R&D) efforts represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Solar power is a renewable and sustainable form of energy derived from the sun's radiation. It involves converting energy from sunlight into electricity, directly using photovoltaic (PV) cells or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Solar power finds applications in multiple sectors, such as residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, public spaces, educational institutions, hospitality, utilities, military, and space exploration. It is a renewable energy source that exhibits zero emissions, reduces electricity bills, improves grid stability, and generates electricity without producing greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants. As compared to traditional energy sources, solar power is a clean and environmentally friendly alternative that offers numerous benefits, such as minimizing dependence on fossil fuel, and providing electricity in remote areas.

United States Solar Power Market Trends:

The increasing government support in the form of incentives, policies, tax credits, and subsidies encouraging the adoption of solar power and showcasing the government's commitment to clean energy is one of the major factors driving the market growth. Additionally, rapid technological advancements and continuous innovation in solar technology, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, making solar energy more accessible, are providing a considerable boost to the market growth. Moreover, the growing awareness of environmental sustainability leading to a shift in consumer preference towards renewable energy is creating a positive outlook for the market growth. In addition to this, the rising energy demand for alternative and sustainable energy sources due to the escalating energy consumption in the country is favoring the market growth. Besides this, the growing investment in research and development (R&D) activities, leading to the development of advanced and efficient solar energy solutions, is strengthening the market growth. In line with this, the increasing enhancements in grid integration and energy storage technologies enabling a more stable and reliable energy supply, is positively impacting the market growth. Furthermore, the growing commitment of the US government to reduce carbon emissions contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts is providing a considerable boost to the market growth. Apart from this, the rising collaborative efforts between government agencies and private companies channeling investments, expertise, and support towards the development and implementation of solar projects, thereby accelerating the transition to renewable energy and providing remunerative growth opportunities for the market.

United States Solar Power Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the United States solar power market report, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on technology, solar module, end use and application.

Technology Insights:

• Photovoltaic Systems
• Concentrated Solar Power Systems
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes photovoltaic systems and concentrated solar power systems.

Solar Module Insights:

• Monocrystalline
• Polycrystalline
• Cadmium Telluride
• Amorphous Silicon Cells
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the solar module. This includes monocrystalline, polycrystalline, cadmium telluride, amorphous silicon cells and others.

End Use Insights:

• Electricity Generation
• Lighting
• Heating
• Charging
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use. This includes electricity generation, lighting, heating, and charging.

Application Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial.

Regional Insights:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

United States Solar Power Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the United States solar power market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the United States solar power market?
• What is the breakup of the United States solar power market on the basis of technology?
• What is the breakup of the United States solar power market on the basis of solar module?
• What is the breakup of the United States solar power market on the basis of end use?
• What is the breakup of the United States solar power market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the United States solar power market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the United States solar power market?
• What is the structure of the United States solar power market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the United States solar power market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the United States solar power market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the United States solar power market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the United States solar power industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.