Concentrating Solar Collectors Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Technology, By End-Use Industry, By Region, and By Competition 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Concentrating Solar Collectors Market was valued at USD 3.46 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.47 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.84% during the forecast period. Concentrating solar collectors are advanced systems that utilize mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight onto a targeted area, generating high-temperature heat for electricity production or industrial processes. Widely used in utility-scale solar thermal power plants, these technologies are also gaining ground in applications like enhanced oil recovery, large-scale heating, and water desalination. Key collector types include parabolic troughs, Fresnel reflectors, dish Stirling systems, and solar towers-each tailored to specific operating conditions and geographic requirements.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 3.46 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 6.47 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	10.84%
Fastest Growing Segment	Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV)
Largest Market	Middle East and Africa

The market is set to grow rapidly due to the escalating global demand for clean energy and the push for carbon neutrality. Government incentives, renewable energy targets, and declining component costs are creating a favorable environment for investment in concentrating solar technologies. Advances in system design, thermal storage integration, and cost optimization are further enhancing the viability and scalability of these systems across both developed and emerging economies.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Global Demand for Renewable Energy

The accelerating global shift toward renewable energy is a major force driving growth in the Concentrating Solar Collectors Market. Countries are actively pursuing carbon reduction goals under international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, and concentrating solar power (CSP) systems offer a dependable renewable option capable of providing utility-scale electricity and thermal energy. These systems are especially effective in sun-rich regions, where they can deliver consistent energy output.

Unlike photovoltaic systems that depend solely on sunlight availability, CSP systems equipped with thermal storage can generate electricity even after sunset. This makes them valuable assets for grid stabilization and managing peak demand. As urbanization and industrialization continue to fuel global energy consumption, CSP systems are emerging as critical tools for diversifying energy portfolios while meeting decarbonization targets.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital Investment and Long Payback Period

A significant obstacle to the broader adoption of concentrating solar collectors is the high upfront cost associated with their development and installation. Compared to photovoltaic installations, CSP technologies require more complex infrastructure-including precision tracking systems, thermal storage components, and large land areas-resulting in higher capital expenditures.

In addition to elevated costs, CSP systems often demand specialized engineering solutions and materials capable of withstanding high temperatures. Although these systems offer long-term benefits such as dispatchable energy and reduced fossil fuel reliance, the long payback period can deter investors, particularly in regions with limited access to financing or government support. This financial barrier limits market penetration in emerging markets and raises concerns over return on investment.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Thermal Energy Storage for Dispatchable Power Supply

An emerging trend within the concentrating solar collectors market is the increasing use of thermal energy storage to enable dispatchable, round-the-clock power supply. Technologies such as molten salt storage allow CSP systems to store heat collected during the day and release it as needed, offering a solution to the intermittency issues commonly associated with renewables.

This capability is gaining traction among utilities and grid operators seeking to replace peaker plants and enhance grid reliability. By allowing CSP plants to deliver electricity on demand, these storage solutions are positioning concentrating solar collectors as a crucial part of future energy systems. This trend supports the broader transition to sustainable energy, especially in regions with high solar irradiance and ambitious clean energy targets.

Key Market Players

Abengoa Solar
BrightSource Energy
Aalborg CSP
ACWA Power
SENER Group
GlassPoint Solar
TSK Flagsol Engineering GmbH
SolarReserve
SCHOTT Solar AG
Rackam

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Concentrating Solar Collectors Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Concentrating Solar Collectors Market, By Type:

Parabolic Trough
Fresnel Reflector
Dish Stirling
Solar Tower

Concentrating Solar Collectors Market, By Technology:

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV)

Concentrating Solar Collectors Market, By End-Use Industry:

Residential
Commercial
Industrial

Concentrating Solar Collectors Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Concentrating Solar Collectors Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Parabolic Trough, Fresnel Reflector, Dish Stirling, Solar Tower)
- 5.2.2. By Technology (Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV))
- 5.2.3. By End-Use Industry (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

7. Europe Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.2. France Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End-Use Industry

8. Asia Pacific Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.2. India Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End-Use Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

10. South America Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Technology
- 10.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End-Use Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Concentrating Solar Collectors Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End-Use Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Abengoa Solar
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. BrightSource Energy
13.3. Aalborg CSP
13.4. ACWA Power
13.5. SENER Group
13.6. GlassPoint Solar
13.7. TSK Flagsol Engineering GmbH
13.8. SolarReserve
13.9. SCHOTT Solar AG
13.10. Rackam