The Middle East, with its abundant sunlight and growing awareness of renewable energy, is witnessing a surge in its solar rooftop market. Governments and businesses alike are embracing solar energy as a viable solution to meet their energy needs sustainably. With initiatives promoting clean energy and favorable policies, the Middle East solar rooftop market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Investments in solar infrastructure and technological advancements are driving the adoption of rooftop solar systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, contributing to energy independence and reducing carbon footprints.

The Middle East Solar Rooftop market is proliferating on the global platform. The continually growing energy demand and wide adoption of Middle East Solar Rooftops in residential, commercial, infrastructural, and industrial sectors worldwide impact the market growth positively.  

Besides, the development of solar parks, funding support for domestic cells & modules, and schemes for grid-connected Middle East Solar Rooftop manufacturing influence the market growth. Rise in solar panel installations and growing government initiatives for infrastructure development benefit the Middle East Solar Rooftop market growth. 

With rapid economic growth and urbanization, the market is projected to witness significant gains in the next few years. According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the global Middle East Solar Rooftop market would perceive enormous gains by 2032, registering an impressive CAGR during the forecast period (2024 – 2032). 

Technology, Policy Upgrades, and Infrastructure Support are Major Market Trends

Increasing numbers of grid-connected rooftop solar projects as part of the state-wise targets, which comprise city-wise and sector-wise targets, substantiate the market growth. Under the grid-connected rooftop solar PV program, growing numbers of large solar plants are installed in residential sectors, boosting the Middle East Solar Rooftop market share.

Also, the rising installation of rooftop solar systems with and without subsidy in residential and commercial/industrial structures creates vast opportunities. The governments make it compulsory for its new buildings to have rooftop solar by changing building bylaws, which is a major growth driver. Additional factors influencing the market rise include technological advancements that help develop novel properties in components like high durability, cost efficiency, and low maintenance.

High Costs Associated with Installation and Maintenance Restrict Market Growth. 

Middle East Solar Rooftop installations require high initial investments. Besides, high costs associated with the maintenance of Middle East Solar Rooftops hamper the market growth. Simultaneously, the lack of awareness of solar roofing benefits impedes the growth of the market. 

Nevertheless, increasing focus and government support for the development of renewable energy technology would support the market growth throughout the assessment period, leading to advancements in solar technology.

Competitive Landscape 

• SMA Solar Technology AG (Germany)
• Trina Solar (China)
• Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (China)
• Canadian Solar Inc. (Canada)
• Jinko Solar (China)
• SolarWorld AG (Germany)
• SunPower Corporation (U.S.)
• Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited. (China)
• Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (India)
• Delta Energy Systems (Germany)
• JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (China)
• ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)

Segmentation

The Middle East Solar Rooftop market analysis is segmented into capacity, connectivity, end-users, and regions. The capacity segment is sub-segmented into > 10 kW, 11 kW -100 kW, and < 100 kW. Among these, the sub-segment 11 kW- 100kW holds the largest market share, witnessing rapid adoption. The connectivity segment is sub-segmented into on-grid and off-grid. 

The end-user segment is sub-segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the sub-segment residential holds the largest market share. The region segment is bifurcated into the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and rest-of-the-world.

Regional Analysis

The Asia Pacific region dominates the global Middle East Solar Rooftop market. Continuous growth in industrial, commercial, and utility sectors is a major driving force requiring a high amount of electricity for their operations. Besides, government initiatives to promote renewable energy use make the end-user opt for renewable, such as solar power. 

All these factors would contribute to the Middle East Solar Rooftop market growth in this region. Moreover, rapid urbanization and industrialization, alongside the rapid growth in the economy, foster the Middle East Solar Rooftop market size. The region is estimated to continue with its leadership throughout the forecast period, witnessing high sales. 

Innovation/ Industry/ Related News:

August 06, 2021 ---- Octopus Renewables, part of the Octopus Energy Group, announced the acquisition of a commercial Middle East Solar Rooftop portfolio of Innova Energy, part of UK renewable. The portfolio consists of 57 rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) sites in the UK. All of these assets in the portfolio receive feed-in-tariff (FiT) subsidy revenues. Also, these assets offer an attractive cash flow profile, which supports Octopus Renewables' plans to continue its expansion in this sector.

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