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市場調査レポート
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ソーラーシミュレータの世界市場:光源技術・発光時間・用途・地域別の機会および予測 (2018-2032年)Global Solar Simulator Market Assessment, By Light Source Technology, By Emission Duration, By Application, By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018-2032F |
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ソーラーシミュレータの世界市場:光源技術・発光時間・用途・地域別の機会および予測 (2018-2032年) |
出版日: 2025年07月01日
発行: Markets & Data
ページ情報: 英文 229 Pages
納期: 3~5営業日
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世界のソーラーシミュレータの市場規模は、2024年の3億9,000万米ドルから、予測期間中はCAGR 6.14%で推移し、2032年には6億2,000万米ドルに成長すると予測されています。
ソーラーシミュレータ市場は、太陽光発電 (PV) 産業の急速な拡大により近年大きく成長しており、今後も先進的な太陽光技術の登場により力強い成長が続くと見込まれています。太陽光発電産業は市場での存在感を強めており、製造業者や投資家は高効率な太陽光パネルの開発・導入に積極的に投資しています。こうした効率的で高度な太陽光パネルの製造には、生産工程における標準化された試験が必要となり、これがソーラーシミュレータに対する需要を生み出しています。さらに、政府や国際機関によるパネルの製造および試験に関する品質管理と規制の強化により、製品の評価基準が厳格化されており、ソーラーシミュレータは製造業者がこうした基準やフレームワークを満たすために重要な役割を果たしており、その需要を高めています。
さらに、ソーラーシミュレータ市場は、政府や国際機関によって課される厳格な品質管理および規制基準によって推進されており、国内製品および輸出向け製品の厳密な試験と認証が求められています。また、再生可能エネルギー目標、脱炭素化イニシアチブ、環境持続可能性への関心の高まりが、太陽光分野の研究開発への投資を加速させており、これによりソーラーシミュレータの用途は従来のPV試験など、材料科学、自動車、航空宇宙産業などへと広がりつつあります。さらに、LED光源、多波長調整、AI駆動の分析機能など、シミュレータ設計における技術革新が、試験の正確性、効率性、汎用性を高めており、今後の市場拡大に向けた新たな成長機会を生み出しています。
当レポートでは、世界のソーラーシミュレータの市場を調査し、市場の定義と概要、市場規模の推移・予測、各種区分別の詳細分析、ケーススタディ、市場成長への影響因子の分析、競合情勢、主要企業のプロファイルなどをまとめています。
Global solar simulator market is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.14% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 0.39 billion in 2024 to USD 0.62 billion in 2032. The solar simulator market has experienced significant growth in recent years due to the rapid expansion of the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry and the upcoming advanced solar technologies is expected to maintain a strong pace of expansion in the coming years. The solar power generation industry is becoming more dominant in the market, with manufacturers and investors heavily investing in the development and deployment of high-efficiency solar panels in the market. The manufacture of efficient and advanced solar panels requires the standardized testing of solar modules in the production process which generates the market demand for solar simulators in the market. In addition, increasing quality control measures and regulations in the production and testing of the panels by governments and the international community lead to stringency in evaluating the product. The solar simulators help manufacturers attain standards and frameworks which drive its demand in the market.
For instance, in May 2024, the Department of Energy has announced more than USD 70 million in research and development selections to develop modern technologies across the solar sector. The Silicon Solar Manufacturing and Dual-use Photovoltaics Incubator funding program will provide USD 27 million to ten selected projects, and the Advancing U.S. Thin-Film Solar Photovoltaics funding program will award USD 44 million to eight selected projects. This development highlights the rising investment in solar panel production that will increase the demand for the solar simulators in the market.
Furthermore, the solar simulator market is driven by strict quality control measures and regulatory standards imposed by governments and international organizations, which require intense testing and certification of domestic as well as export-oriented solar products. Additionally, the growing emphasis on renewable energy targets, decarbonization initiatives, and environmental sustainability is fueling investments in solar R&D, further expanding the application scope of solar simulators beyond traditional PV testing, such as in materials science, automotive, and aerospace industries. Technological advancements in simulator design, including the adoption of LED-based light sources, multi-spectral regulation, and AI-driven analytics, are enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and versatility of these systems, creating opportunities for the market to grow in the coming years.
Rising Production of Advanced Solar Panel Technologies Augmenting Market Growth
All industries are focusing on clean energy resources. The transition to renewable energy resources such as solar is creating demand for good-quality solar panels in the market. Manufacturers are changing the production method and investing in research for the development of innovative solar technologies, and next-generation solar photovoltaic cell developments such as perovskite, tandem, and bifacial products, thus propelling the demand for solar simulators in the market. Solar simulators are able to mimic various environmental conditions such as sunlight angles, sunlight intensities and spectral distributions. This is important for conducting testing on the latest high-performance modules which drive its demand in the market. Several companies are opening advanced production and research facilities for the solar panel manufacturing in the developing countries which will increase the demand for the solar simulators in the market.
For instance, in May 2025, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. decided to open the R&D and Technology Center in Bengaluru, India marking a key step in expanding its footprint in India's rapidly growing solar market. The newly inaugurated center is designed to facilitate advanced research, product development, and technical operations, enhancing companies' capabilities to meet the demands of India's expanding photovoltaic (PV) sector. This development highlights the rising investment in solar panel research and production which drive the demand for solar simulators in the market.
Furthermore, the advanced solar panel technology demands highly precise, reproducible, and sophisticated testing environments which the production process. Solar simulations are becoming indispensable in the production process as devices evaluate PV panel performance, durability, and efficiency under controlled laboratory conditions, thus driving its demand in the market. Manufacturers are seeking to invest in the production of higher efficiency, innovative and reliable solar panels for the market, even making greater investments in the expansion of production capacity. In addition, governments and private enterprises alike are supporting innovation through funding and regulatory incentives, thus driving the need for solar simulators in the market.
Rising Strict Quality Control Protocols and Regulations Create Market Opportunity
Governments and regulatory bodies are coming up with stricter quality control protocols and regulations for the manufacturing of solar panels. Manufacturers in the solar panel manufacturing sector need to comply with the mentioned protocols for the panels to avoid any legal issues. To comply with elevated standards, manufacturers must conduct extensive and precise testing of the products to ensure that panels meet the required benchmarks before entering the market. Strict quality control protocols and government regulations are aimed at ensuring the reliability and performance of solar panels which are especially used in grid integration and export to other countries.
Solar simulator devices use the spectral and intensity characteristics of sunlight to create a controlled testing environment and to produce high-quality solar panels for the market. Several manufacturers are producing panels intending to export panels which adhere to international standards while meeting the destination country's regulatory requirements which drives the demand for solar simulators in the market. The increased emphasis on certification, enforcement, and penalties for non-compliance further compels manufacturers, importers, and distributors to invest in advanced testing infrastructure thus creating the market opportunity for solar simulator in the market.
For instance, in May 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued updated guidelines for the classification and testing of solar modules, aimed at strengthening quality assurance in the sector. Under the new rules, designated laboratories will carry out testing based on revised standards. All solar modules must now be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025. This development highlights the rising regulation for testing solar panels will increase the demand for solar simulators in the market.
Dominance of LEDs Segment in Global Solar Simulator Market
The surge in the use of LEDs technology in solar simulators market due to multiple technical and operational advantages over conventional arc and halogen lamps has resulted in a growing demand for LEDs technology. When compared to conventional arc and halogen lamps, LEDs technology is extremely energy efficient and cost-effective, which makes the segment dominate the market. LEDs technology uses less energy and thus less heat than conventional lamps therefore, the lower operational costs and less complex cooling systems all justify the growing demand in the market. Also, the unmatched spectral tunability of LEDs technology provides an unmatched level of control on the wavelength and intensity of emitted light which may be achieved by manufacturers.
LEDs in solar simulators match the required spectrum which is crucial for accurate testing of advanced photovoltaic cells and modules. Additionally, the technology is able to fine-tune spatial and spectral output further, supporting advanced testing scenarios and identifying non-uniformities in solar cells which drive its demand in the market.
Asia-Pacific Region Dominates Global Solar Simulator Market
Several factors contribute to the rising demand for solar simulators in the Asia-Pacific region such as rising investment in the production of solar panels and rising policies for the adoption of renewable energy in the energy mix. Moreover, the region has the country such as China which is the world's leading solar panel manufacturing country. China's aggressive renewable energy targets and large-scale investments in solar capacity expansion have created a massive demand for high-quality, reliable PV modules, necessitating advanced solar simulators for rigorous testing and certification.
Furthermore, countries like India, Japan, and South Korea are rapidly investing in the manufacturing of solar panel with high efficiency and export quality which drives the demand for solar simulators in the region. The government incentives and favorable regulatory frameworks require thorough quality assurance and performance validation of solar products, thus creating the opportunity for solar simulators in the region. The combination of manufacturing scale, policy support and technological innovation ensures that Asia-Pacific remains at the forefront of global solar simulator market. Several companies are investing in developing countries to boost solar panel manufacturing with advanced technologies which the demand for solar simulators demand in the market.
For instance, in May 2025, ReNew Energy Global Plc a leading decarbonisation solutions company, has secured a USD 100 million investment from British International Investment plc (BII) to accelerate the growth of its solar manufacturing business in India. The investment will be made in ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited which is a dedicated solar manufacturing subsidiary in India. This development highlights that companies are focusing on the developing countries to increase the solar panel manufacturing.
Impact of the United States Tariffs on Global Solar Simulator Market
United States tariffs on imported solar cells components are expected to result in a reduction in the demand for associated testing equipment.
Reduced United States demand for Chinese and Southeast Asian solar products due to tariffs may result in oversupply and downward price pressure in other regions.
The tariffs are intended to benefit United States solar manufacturers by reducing competition from lower-cost imports, over time, drive demand for solar simulators within the United States factories.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
To increase revenue and market share, leading players in the solar simulation industry are adopting strategic moves such as launching technologically advanced products, expanding product portfolios, and integrating technologies like AI, IoT, and big data analytics for enhanced testing accuracy and operational efficiency. Companies are also entering partnerships, acquisitions, and agreements to strengthen their global presence and tap into emerging markets. Additionally, companies are focusing on business expansion into high-growth regions, investing in R&D to support next-generation solar technologies, and targeting new application areas beyond photovoltaics, such as automotive and materials testing. Product launches, agreements, business expansions, collaborations, and developing technologies are projected to increase competition in the fast-paced market.
For instance, in April 2023, Endeas Oy decided to expand its geographical presence and expand its operations to India by founding a subsidiary, Endeas India Pvt. Ltd, having head office in Mumbai. Having an experienced local asset in India is an important factor in the exponentially growing PV market which is helping the company to grow.
All segments will be provided for all regions and countries covered
Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.