PUBLISHER: BCC Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2171415
PUBLISHER: BCC Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2171415
State of the Energy & Sustainability Industry - 2026 Third Quarter Review
The global market for solar energy was valued at $492.7 billion in 2025 and, is estimated to reach $582.7 billion by 2026 and $974.7 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from 2026 through 2031.
The global lithium battery market was valued at $3.6 billion in 2025 and is estimated to increase from $3.7 billion in 2026 to reach $4.7 billion by the end of 2031, at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2026 to 2031.
The global market for fermentation ingredients is expected to grow from $39.8 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $53.4 billion by the end of 2031, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period of 2026 to 2031.
Quarterly Research Review Scope
The energy and sustainability review focuses on the convergence of renewable power, hydrogen-based energy systems, and circular resource management as industries look for practical pathways to reduce emissions while strengthening energy and material efficiency. The coverage spans solar energy, hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen gas turbines, automated charging systems, battery innovation, hydrogen safety and certification, regulatory compliance, footwear recycling, and localized manufacturing models such as microfactories. These developments reflect how the transition is expanding beyond renewable generation into cleaner power conversion, low-carbon fuels, material recovery from complex consumer waste streams, and distributed manufacturing closer to local markets. Across these areas, the review examines technology development, infrastructure requirements, investment activity, policy support, supply-chain evolution, and changing end-user demand, while considering the commercial factors influencing large-scale adoption. The review emphasizes how solar deployment is changing the power mix, how hydrogen technologies are developing across stationary, mobility, and power-generation applications, and how circular-economy models are creating new value from difficult-to-recycle products. Taken together, the third quarter's research provides decision-makers with a broader view of how energy transition and sustainability markets are progressing from individual technology opportunities toward more connected, commercially scalable systems. The review compares market trends, regional demand patterns, technology adoption, and supplier positioning, while identifying the operational and regulatory factors influencing investment decisions. For readers seeking deeper analysis, BCC Research offers a wider set of solutions tailored to different needs, including syndicated market research reports, custom studies, data reports and dashboards, policy and technology trackers, and analyst briefings.
Below is a list of reports published in this quarter.
- EGY165C Global Market for Solar Energy
- EGY186C Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Global Markets
- EGY210A Global Hydrogen Gas Turbines Market
- ENV076A Global Footwear Recycling Market
- FCB061B Wireless Electric Vehicle Chargers: Global Market Outlook
- FCB028J Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials
- FCB082A Global Hydrogen Technology Testing, Inspection and Certification Market
- FOD081B Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Alternatives Market Outlook
- FOD100C Functional Foods and Beverages: Global Markets
- FOD020H Global Markets for Fermentation Ingredients
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Industry Lens on Transformation and Growth
- State of the Energy and Sustainability Industry
- Quarterly Research Review Scope
- Analyst Viewpoint
Chapter 2 Energy - Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Energy (EGY)
- BCC Research's EGY Research Review Scope
- Key Moves and Milestones
- Emerging Trends Reshaping the Future
Chapter 3 Executive Summary of EGY165C Global Market for Solar Energy
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Drivers
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 4 Executive Summary of EGY186C Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Global Markets
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- New Report Structure and Content Evolution
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 5 Executive Summary of EGY210A Global Hydrogen Gas Turbines Market
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 6 Environment - Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Environment (ENV)
- BCC Research's ENV Research Review Scope
- Key Moves and Milestones
- Emerging Trends Reshaping the Future
Chapter 7 Executive Summary of ENV076A Footwear Recycling Global Markets
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 8 Water-Membrane and Separations -Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Water-Membrane and Separations (MST)
- BCC Research's MST Research Review Scope
Chapter 9 Fuel Cell and Battery - Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Fuel Cell and Battery (FCB)
- BCC's FCB Research Review Scope
- Key Moves and Milestones
- Emerging Trends Reshaping the Future
Chapter 10 Executive Summary of FCB028J Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 11 Executive Summary of FCB061B Wireless Electric Vehicle Chargers: Global Market Outlook
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 12 Executive Summary of FCB082A Global Hydrogen Technology Testing, Inspection and Certification Market
- Market Outlook
- Scope of the Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 13 Food - Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Food (FOD)
- BCC Research's FOD Research Review Scope
- Key Moves and Milestones
- Emerging Trends Reshaping the Future
Chapter 14 Executive Summary of FOD081B: Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Alternatives Market Outlook
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 15 Executive Summary of FOD020H Global Markets for Fermentation Ingredients
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 16 Executive Summary of FOD100C Functional Foods and Beverages: Global Markets
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 17 Manufacturing - Quarterly Review
- State of Industry - Manufacturing (MFG)
- BCC Research's MFG Research Review Scope
Chapter 18 Upcoming Reports
- List of upcoming reports
List of Tables
- Table 1 : Key Moves and Milestones of the Energy Industry, 2023-2026
- Table 2 : Global Market for Solar Energy, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 3 : Global Market for Hydrogen Fuel Cell, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 4 : Global Market for Hydrogen Gas Turbines, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 5 : Key Moves and Milestones of the Environment Industry, 2025-2026
- Table 6 : Global Market for Footwear Recycling, by Material Type, Through 2031
- Table 7 : Key Moves and Milestones of the Fuel Cell and Battery Industry, 2024-2026
- Table 8 : Global Market for Lithium Batteries, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 9 : Global Market for Wireless Electric Vehicle Chargers, by Region, Through 2030
- Table 10 : Global Market for Hydrogen Technology TIC, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 11 : Key Moves and Milestones of the Food Industry, 2024-2026
- Table 12 : Global Market for Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Alternatives, by Region, Through 2030
- Table 13 : Global Market for Fermentation Ingredients, by Region, Through 2031
- Table 14 : Global Market for Functional Foods and Beverages, by Region, Through 2030
- Table 15 : Upcoming Reports
List of Figures
- Figure 1 : Global Market Shares for Solar Energy, by Region, 2025
- Figure 2 : Global Market Shares for Hydrogen Fuel Cell, by Region, 2025
- Figure 3 : Global Market Shares for Hydrogen Gas Turbines, by Region, 2025
- Figure 4 : Global Market Shares for Footwear Recycling, by Material Type, 2025
- Figure 5 : Global Market Shares for Lithium Batteries, by Region, 2025
- Figure 6 : Global Market Shares for Wireless Electric Vehicle Chargers, by Region, 2024
- Figure 7 : Global Market Shares for Hydrogen Technology TIC, by Region, 2025
- Figure 8 : Global Market Shares for Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Alternatives, by Region, 2024
- Figure 9 : Global Market Shares for Fermentation Ingredients, by Region, 2025
- Figure 10 : Global Market Shares for Functional Foods and Beverages, by Region, 2024
