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Solar Farm Automation - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 229 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4806116
The global market for Solar Farm Automation was estimated at US$304.8 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$402.4 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Solar Farm Automation: Is It Revolutionizing the Efficiency of Large-Scale Solar Energy Production?

Solar farm automation is becoming increasingly important in the solar energy industry as it enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves energy yield. With the expansion of large-scale solar farms worldwide, the need for automated systems that can manage, monitor, and optimize solar farm operations in real time is growing. Automated solutions such as robotic cleaning systems, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring are being widely adopted to reduce human intervention and operational downtime. The increasing focus on maximizing energy production, minimizing operational costs, and enhancing asset management is driving the adoption of solar farm automation technologies across utility-scale solar installations.

How Are Technological Innovations Shaping the Solar Farm Automation Market?

Technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics are significantly transforming the solar farm automation market. The integration of AI and machine learning algorithms in monitoring and maintenance systems allows for real-time data analysis, fault detection, and predictive maintenance, enabling solar farms to operate more efficiently and reliably. The use of drones and autonomous vehicles for solar panel inspection, cleaning, and maintenance is reducing labor costs and enhancing safety. Moreover, the development of digital twins and virtual power plants is optimizing solar farm operations by providing virtual models that simulate real-time scenarios, enabling better decision-making and performance optimization. These technological innovations are expanding the application scope of solar farm automation, supporting its growth in the renewable energy sector.

Which Market Segments Are Leading the Growth of the Solar Farm Automation Industry?

Components include hardware, software, and services, with hardware holding the largest market share due to the increasing deployment of robotic cleaning systems, sensors, and drones in solar farms. Solutions are categorized into asset management, monitoring and control, predictive maintenance, and field operations, with monitoring and control leading the market due to the high demand for real-time data analysis and performance optimization. Applications of solar farm automation span utility-scale solar farms, distributed generation systems, and microgrids, with utility-scale solar farms being the dominant segment due to their large size and complexity. Geographically, North America and Europe are the largest markets for solar farm automation, driven by the early adoption of advanced technologies and increasing investments in solar energy infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth due to the rapid expansion of solar capacity and the need for efficient energy management.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Solar Farm Automation Market?

The growth in the solar farm automation market is driven by several factors, including the rising adoption of renewable energy solutions, technological advancements in AI and robotics, and the increasing focus on enhancing solar farm efficiency and reducing operational costs. The need to optimize energy production, reduce maintenance costs, and improve asset management is driving the demand for automated solutions across utility-scale solar farms. Technological innovations in AI-driven predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and digital twin technologies are enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar farm operations, supporting market growth. The expansion of large-scale solar projects, the growing emphasis on grid integration and energy storage, and the increasing use of drones and autonomous vehicles for solar farm management are creating new opportunities for market players. Additionally, the focus on reducing human intervention, enhancing safety, and achieving sustainable energy goals is further propelling the growth of the solar farm automation market.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Solar Tracker segment, which is expected to reach US$250.7 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of a 3.3%. The Distributed Control System (DCS) segment is also set to grow at 4.4% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, which was valued at $81.4 Million in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 3.7% CAGR to reach $63.4 Million by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Solar Farm Automation Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Solar Farm Automation Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Solar Farm Automation Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as ABB Group, Abengoa Solar SA, AllEarth Renewables, and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 11 Featured):

  • ABB Group
  • Abengoa Solar SA
  • AllEarth Renewables
  • DEGERenergie GmbH & Co. KG
  • Emerson Electric Company
  • Energia Ercam S.A.
  • First Solar, Inc.
  • General Electric Company
  • Haosolar Co. Ltd
  • Heliopower
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Mecasolar (Mecanizados Solares S.L.)
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • NEXTracker, Inc.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • Trabant Solar Inc.
  • Yokogawa Electric Corporation

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Solar Farm Automation - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Rising Adoption of Renewable Energy Solutions Drives Demand for Solar Farm Automation
  • Technological Advancements in AI, IoT, and Robotics Propel Innovation in Solar Farm Automation
  • Growing Need for Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Expands Addressable Market
  • Emergence of Automated Cleaning and Maintenance Systems Strengthens Business Case for Solar Farm Automation
  • Rising Popularity of Remote Monitoring and Control Solutions Drives Market Adoption
  • Focus on Enhancing Asset Management and Energy Yield Optimization Fuels Market Competitiveness
  • Increasing Investments in Large-Scale Solar Farm Projects Accelerates Market Growth
  • Growing Use of Drones and Autonomous Vehicles in Solar Farm Operations Creates New Market Dynamics
  • Expansion of Solar Farm Automation Applications in Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation Systems Spurs Market Innovation
  • Shift Towards Digital Twins and Virtual Power Plants Expands Market Potential
  • Focus on Integrating Solar Farm Automation with Grid Management Systems Drives Adoption
  • Rising Emphasis on Reducing Human Intervention and Enhancing Safety in Solar Farm Operations Generates New Growth Opportunities
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Solar Farm Automation Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Tracker by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World 7-Year Perspective for Solar Tracker by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Distributed Control System (DCS) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 7-Year Perspective for Distributed Control System (DCS) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 7-Year Perspective for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World 7-Year Perspective for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 7-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Table 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: USA 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 16: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Table 18: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
CHINA
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Table 20: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: China 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Table 22: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 24: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
  • Table 26: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: France 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
  • Table 28: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 30: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
  • Table 32: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: UK 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 34: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 35: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Solar Farm Automation Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Table 36: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • Table 38: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Solar Farm Automation by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Solar Tracker, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Other Types for the Years 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • ABB Group
  • Abengoa Solar SA
  • AllEarth Renewables
  • DEGERenergie GmbH & Co. KG
  • Emerson Electric Company
  • Energia Ercam S.A.
  • First Solar, Inc.
  • General Electric Company
  • Haosolar Co. Ltd
  • Heliopower
  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Mecasolar (Mecanizados Solares S.L.)
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • NEXTracker, Inc.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • Trabant Solar Inc.
  • Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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