PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1912329
PUBLISHER: Orion Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1912329
Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market 2026-2035
Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Monocrystalline Silicon, Polycrystalline Silicon, Thin-Film, and Others), by End-user (Household Sector and Corporate Sector) Forecast Period (2026-2035)
Industry Overview
Rooftop solar panel market was valued at $41.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $78.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The global rooftop solar panel market is growing due to sustained demand for distributed power generation across residential and commercial buildings, where space efficiency and on-site consumption are critical. Falling module prices across monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film technologies have improved project viability, encouraging adoption among households and corporate users. Supportive policy frameworks, including net metering schemes and tax-based incentives, continue to lower entry barriers and shorten payback periods for rooftop installations. Rising electricity tariffs and grid reliability concerns are further strengthening the economic case for self-generated solar power in urban and semi-urban areas.
Market Dynamics
Shift Toward High-Efficiency Rooftop Modules
The global rooftop solar panel market is witnessing a clear shift toward high-efficiency modules, particularly monocrystalline technologies, as space availability remains a critical constraint for residential and commercial rooftops. Manufacturers are prioritizing higher power density and improved performance under low-light and high-temperature conditions to maximize output per square meter. This trend is enabling end users to achieve higher energy yields without expanding installation footprints. Corporate adopters are increasingly selecting premium modules to optimize return on investment over the system lifetime. As a result, efficiency-driven product differentiation is becoming a key competitive factor in the rooftop solar panel market.
Expansion of Distributed Solar in the Corporate Sector
Corporate sector adoption is emerging as a strong growth driver within the global rooftop solar panel market, driven by long-term electricity cost management and sustainability commitments. Commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and warehouses are increasingly deploying rooftop systems to offset grid dependence and stabilize energy expenses. Larger roof areas in corporate installations support higher capacity deployments, improving project economics compared with small residential systems. Standardized system design and third-party ownership models are further accelerating adoption among businesses. This expansion is reinforcing steady demand growth for rooftop solar panels across urban and industrial zones.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the type, the market is segmented into monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, thin-film (amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)), and others.
- Based on the end-user, the market is segmented into the household sector and the corporate sector.
Monocrystalline Silicon Rooftop Solar Panels Are Driving Value Growth Within the Type Segment
Monocrystalline silicon rooftop solar panels represent a leading sub-segment due to their high efficiency and suitability for space-constrained rooftops. In the global rooftop solar panel market, households and corporate users increasingly favor this type to maximize energy generation per unit area. Higher power output supports faster payback periods, which directly improve project economics for rooftop installations. Continuous improvements in cell architecture and manufacturing scale have also narrowed the cost gap with other technologies. As a result, monocrystalline panels account for a rising share of new rooftop capacity additions.
Corporate Sector Rooftop Installations Are Accelerating Demand in the End-user Segment
The corporate sector is emerging as a key growth sub-segment within the global rooftop solar panel market due to rising electricity expenditure and long-term energy planning needs. Commercial and industrial buildings offer large, structurally suitable rooftops that enable higher-capacity installations compared with residential systems. These projects benefit from predictable daytime energy consumption patterns that align well with solar generation. Corporate sustainability targets and internal carbon reduction commitments further support rooftop solar adoption. This combination is strengthening consistent, large-volume demand from corporate end users.
Regional Outlook
The global rooftop solar panel market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Asia-Pacific Represents the Leading Region in the Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market
Asia-Pacific holds the leading position in the global rooftop solar panel market, supported by large-scale residential and commercial deployment across China, India, Japan, and Australia. High urban density and rising electricity demand continue to strengthen the case for rooftop installations in both household and corporate sectors. Government-backed rooftop solar programs and favorable net metering frameworks are accelerating adoption across major economies in the region. Domestic manufacturing capacity has expanded steadily, improving module availability and cost competitiveness. Regional players and global manufacturers maintain strong production and distribution footprints across Asia-Pacific markets.
Europe Emerges as the Second-Largest Region in the Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market
Europe holds the second-largest position in the global rooftop solar panel market, supported by widespread adoption in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain. Policy incentives, including net metering schemes, tax rebates, and renewable energy mandates, continue to encourage both household and corporate rooftop installations. High electricity costs and grid reliability concerns further strengthen the economic case for self-generation across residential and commercial rooftops. Established manufacturers and installers, together with imported modules from leading Asian suppliers, ensure a consistent supply and project execution.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies operating in the global rooftop solar panel market include Canadian Solar Inc., JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
- In December 2025, JinkoSolar commissioned a 9.728 MWp rooftop solar system at Bangkok's Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand's largest railway station serving 600,000+ daily passengers. The system uses over 15,000 high-efficiency Tiger Neo TOPCon modules to meet the station's electricity needs for lighting, cooling, and operations under a self-consumption scheme, installed by Hiper Smart Consortium.
- In November 2025, Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy plan a 123 MW solar project in Bahrain, comprising ten rooftop and four ground-mounted PV plants with nearly 190,000 panels over 707,000 sqm.
- In August 2025, JinkoSolar launched a new 48-cell rooftop-optimized module in its Tiger Neo series featuring advanced TOPCon 3.0 technology and dual-glass design. The 475W module offers over 23.77% efficiency, maximizing power density for limited rooftop space. Its 20-busbar design reduces resistive losses and micro-crack risk by 30%.
- In October 2025, JinkoSolar showcased its next-gen Tiger Neo 3.0 48-cell modules at All Energy Australia 2025, tailored for the Australian market. The modules offer higher efficiency, improved low-light performance, and lower Levelized Cost of Energy, ideal for rooftop applications.
The Report Covers:
- Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global rooftop solar panel market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products 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.
Table of Contents
1. Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis - Type | End-User ($ Million)
- Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- Primary Research Approach
- Secondary Research Approach
- 1.2. Market Snapshot
2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key Rooftop Solar Panel Market Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
- 2.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the Rooftop Solar Panel Market
- 2.3.1. Competitive Rivalry
- 2.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
- 2.3.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 2.3.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 2.3.5. Threat of Substitutes
3. Market Determinants
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Opportunities For Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market: Impact Analysis
4. Competitive Landscape
- 4.1. Competitive Dashboard - Rooftop Solar Panel Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
- Rooftop Solar Panel Product Comparison Analysis
- Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
- 4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Canadian Solar Inc.
- 4.2.1.1. Overview
- 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.2.1. Overview
- 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.3.1. Overview
- 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.4.1. Overview
- 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Trina Solar Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.5.1. Overview
- 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.1. Canadian Solar Inc.
- 4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
5. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis by Type ($ Million)
- 5.1. Monocrystalline Silicon
- 5.2. Polycrystalline Silicon
- 5.3. Thin-Film
- 5.3.1. Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
- 5.3.2. Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
- 5.3.3. Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS)
- 5.4. Others
6. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis by End-User ($ Million)
- 6.1. Household Sector
- 6.2. Corporate Sector
7. Regional Analysis
- 7.1. North American Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis - Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 7.1.1. United States
- 7.1.2. Canada
- 7.2. European Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis - Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 7.2.1. UK
- 7.2.2. Germany
- 7.2.3. Italy
- 7.2.4. Spain
- 7.2.5. France
- 7.2.6. Russia
- 7.2.7. Rest of Europe
- 7.3. Asia-Pacific Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis - Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 7.3.1. China
- 7.3.2. Japan
- 7.3.3. South Korea
- 7.3.4. India
- 7.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 7.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
- 7.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 7.4. Rest of the World Rooftop Solar Panel Market Sales Analysis - Type | End-User | Country ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Rest of the World
- 7.4.1. Latin America
- 7.4.2. Middle East and Africa
8. Company Profiles
- 8.1. Adani Solar
- 8.1.1. Quick Facts
- 8.1.2. Company Overview
- 8.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4. Business Strategies
- 8.2. Astronergy Co., Ltd. (CHINT Group)
- 8.2.1. Quick Facts
- 8.2.2. Company Overview
- 8.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4. Business Strategies
- 8.3. Avaada Group
- 8.3.1. Quick Facts
- 8.3.2. Company Overview
- 8.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4. Business Strategies
- 8.4. Canadian Solar Inc.
- 8.4.1. Quick Facts
- 8.4.2. Company Overview
- 8.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4. Business Strategies
- 8.5. First Solar, Inc.
- 8.5.1. Quick Facts
- 8.5.2. Company Overview
- 8.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4. Business Strategies
- 8.6. GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.6.1. Quick Facts
- 8.6.2. Company Overview
- 8.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4. Business Strategies
- 8.7. Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd.
- 8.7.1. Quick Facts
- 8.7.2. Company Overview
- 8.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4. Business Strategies
- 8.8. JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.8.1. Quick Facts
- 8.8.2. Company Overview
- 8.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4. Business Strategies
- 8.9. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
- 8.9.1. Quick Facts
- 8.9.2. Company Overview
- 8.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4. Business Strategies
- 8.10. LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- 8.10.1. Quick Facts
- 8.10.2. Company Overview
- 8.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4. Business Strategies
- 8.11. Loom Solar Private Ltd.
- 8.11.1. Quick Facts
- 8.11.2. Company Overview
- 8.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.11.4. Business Strategies
- 8.12. Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
- 8.12.1. Quick Facts
- 8.12.2. Company Overview
- 8.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.12.4. Business Strategies
- 8.13. REC Group
- 8.13.1. Quick Facts
- 8.13.2. Company Overview
- 8.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.13.4. Business Strategies
- 8.14. RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd.
- 8.14.1. Quick Facts
- 8.14.2. Company Overview
- 8.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.14.4. Business Strategies
- 8.15. Risen Energy Co., Ltd.
- 8.15.1. Quick Facts
- 8.15.2. Company Overview
- 8.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.15.4. Business Strategies
- 8.16. Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
- 8.16.1. Quick Facts
- 8.16.2. Company Overview
- 8.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.16.4. Business Strategies
- 8.17. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd.
- 8.17.1. Quick Facts
- 8.17.2. Company Overview
- 8.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.17.4. Business Strategies
- 8.18. Trina Solar Co., Ltd.
- 8.18.1. Quick Facts
- 8.18.2. Company Overview
- 8.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.18.4. Business Strategies
- 8.19. Vikram Solar Ltd.
- 8.19.1. Quick Facts
- 8.19.2. Company Overview
- 8.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.19.4. Business Strategies
- 8.20. Waaree Energies Ltd.
- 8.20.1. Quick Facts
- 8.20.2. Company Overview
- 8.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 8.20.4. Business Strategies
LIST OF TABLES
- 1. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Type, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 2. Global Monocrystalline Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 3. Global Polycrystalline Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 4. Global Thin-Film Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 5. Global Amorphous Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 6. Global Cadmium Telluride Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 7. Global Copper Indium Gallium Selenide Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 8. Global Other Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 9. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 10. Global Rooftop Solar Panel For Household Sector Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 11. Global Rooftop Solar Panel For Corporate Sector Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 12. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 13. North American Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 14. North American Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Type, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 15. North American Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 16. European Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 17. European Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Type, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 18. European Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 19. Asia-Pacific Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 20. Asia-Pacific Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Type, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 21. Asia-Pacific Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 22. Rest of the World Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 23. Rest of the World Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Type, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 24. Rest of the World Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
LIST OF FIGURES
- 1. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Type, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 2. Global Monocrystalline Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 3. Global Polycrystalline Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 4. Global Thin-Film Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 5. Global Amorphous Silicon Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 6. Global Cadmium Telluride Rooftop Solar Panel Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 7. Global Copper Indium Gallium Selenide Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 8. Global Other Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 9. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Share by End-User, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 10. Global Rooftop Solar Panel For Household Sector Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 11. Global Rooftop Solar Panel For Corporate Sector Market Share by Region, 2025 vs 2035 (%)
- 12. Global Rooftop Solar Panel Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 13. US Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 14. Canada Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 15. UK Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 16. France Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 17. Germany Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 18. Italy Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 19. Spain Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 20. Russia Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 21. Rest of Europe Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 22. India Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 23. China Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 24. Japan Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 25. South Korea Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 26. Australia and New Zealand Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 27. ASEAN Economies Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 28. Rest of Asia-Pacific Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 29. Latin America Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
- 30. Middle East and Africa Rooftop Solar Panel Market Size, 2025-2035 ($ Million)
