Distributed solar market seen reaching $202.47 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company projects the distributed solar power generation market will grow from $159.66 billion in 2026 to $202.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising electricity demand, storage integration and broader net metering reforms. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region. Why it matters: - Distributed solar is moving from a niche power source to a major part of the global energy mix. - The market’s projected rise signals more investment in rooftop solar, local generation and grid-adjacent storage. - Growth also matters for EV charging, commercial power users and regions trying to cut reliance on centralized grids. What happened: - The Business Research Company published a 2026 distributed solar power generation market report with forecasts through 2035. - The market was valued at $150.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $159.66 billion in 2026. - The report puts the market at $202.47 billion by 2030, implying a 6.1% CAGR over the forecast period. - Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2025 and is projected to be the fastest-growing region. The details: - Distributed solar power generation uses smaller solar photovoltaic systems close to where electricity is consumed. - Installations can sit on residential rooftops, building facades or nearby land areas. - Individual systems are generally smaller than centralized power plants and can reach up to 10 megawatts. - On-site generation during daylight hours can ease pressure on utility infrastructure and improve energy resilience. - The market’s recent expansion has been supported by lower photovoltaic module costs, early government rooftop-solar incentives, rising demand for decentralized power, consumer interest in self-generated electricity and more use in commercial and industrial settings. - Future growth is expected to come from more distributed energy storage, broader net metering reforms, urban solar infrastructure growth, advanced PV technologies such as perovskite and thin-film cells, and demand for clean energy in EV charging networks. - The report’s regional coverage includes Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 report adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspot infographics, and updated graphics and tables. - The Business Research Company says it has more than 30,000 reports across 27 industries and 60+ geographies, backed by 1,500,000 datasets. - The company’s Global Market Model is its flagship market intelligence platform for forecasts and decision-making. - Download a free sample of the market report. - View the full report . Between the lines: - The forecast points to a market that is being pulled by both economics and policy. - Lower solar hardware costs and net metering changes can accelerate adoption even as electricity demand keeps climbing. - The report’s emphasis on storage and EV charging suggests distributed solar is increasingly being tied to broader electrification trends, not just rooftop power generation. What’s next: - Growth is likely to depend on how quickly markets expand storage integration, urban solar buildouts and supportive net metering rules. - Asia-Pacific’s lead suggests the region will shape pricing, deployment models and technology adoption over the next several years. - The report’s 2030 target leaves room for further upside if clean-energy demand and distributed generation policies strengthen.