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태양광 추적기 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향, 예측 : 유형, 트래킹 유형, 기술, 용도, 지역별(2025-2033년)Solar Tracker Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Tracking Type, Technology, Application, and Region, 2025-2033 |
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태양광 추적기 세계 시장 규모는 2024년 77억 5,000만 달러에 달했습니다. IMARC Group은 이 시장이 2033년까지 324억 달러에 달하고, 2025-2033년 17.2%의 연평균 복합 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 예측했습니다. 현재 북미가 시장을 독점하고 있으며, 2024년에는 32.0% 이상의 큰 태양광 추적기 시장 점유율을 차지할 것으로 예측됩니다. 이 시장은 재생에너지 도입 증가, 지속적인 기술 발전, 태양전지 기술의 비용 절감, 유틸리티 규모의 프로젝트 수요 증가, 재생에너지 인프라에 대한 대규모 투자, 우호적인 규제 정책 등이 주요 요인으로 작용하고 있습니다.
세계 시장은 주로 지속가능성 목표 달성과 탄소 배출량 감축을 위한 재생에너지 프로젝트 채택 확대에 의해 주도되고 있습니다. 이에 따라 실시간 최적화를 위한 인공지능(AI), 사물인터넷(IoT) 통합 등 지속적인 기술 발전으로 트래커의 효율성과 신뢰성이 향상되고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2024년 10월 17일 넥스트트랙커는 성능 최적화 및 효율적인 태양광 추적에 AI를 접목한 NX Horizon 태양광 추적기를 발표했습니다. 탄소 발자국을 35% 줄이고 탄소 트러스트 인증을 획득한 이 트래커는 태양에너지의 탈탄소화를 지원합니다. 또한, 대규모 태양광 발전소의 에너지 안보와 효율적인 토지 이용에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 에너지 출력을 극대화하고 공간 수요를 최소화하도록 설계된 트래커의 채택이 증가하고 있습니다.
미국은 주요 지역 시장으로, 유틸리티 규모의 태양광 발전 프로젝트에 대한 투자 증가와 탈탄소화 목표 달성을 위한 재생에너지 수요 증가로 인해 강력한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 특히 2024년 5월 16일, 바이든-해리스 행정부는 미국의 태양광 제조 및 기술 혁신을 강화하기 위해 초당적 인프라법에서 1,600만 달러를 포함한 7,100만 달러의 투자를 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 10개 주에 걸쳐 18개 프로젝트에 자금을 지원하며, 공급망 격차, 이중 사용 PV 기술, 박막 기술의 발전을 도모하고, 청정에너지 보급과 소외된 지역사회를 위한 Justice40의 목표를 지원합니다. 또한, AI를 탑재한 태양광 추적기 등 첨단 기술의 등장으로 에너지 출력과 운전 효율이 향상되어 시장 확대가 더욱 가속화되고 있습니다. 이와는 별도로, 연방 정부의 엄격한 정책은 세제 혜택과 보조금을 제공하여 제품 채택을 촉진하고 있습니다. 또한, 그리드 안정성과 에너지 저장 통합에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 이축 시스템의 혁신과 함께 태양광 추적기 시장 수요를 강화하고 있습니다.
재생에너지 도입 증가
세계적으로 재생에너지 도입이 증가하고 있으며, 이는 시장 성장을 뒷받침하고 있습니다. 정부와 조직이 지속 가능한 에너지 솔루션의 필요성을 인정할 때, 태양광 발전은 유력한 솔루션이 될 수 있습니다. 패널 효율을 최적화하기 위해 태양을 추적할 수 있는 태양광 추적기와 같은 전력 최적화 장치가 중요해지고 있습니다. 재생에너지 국가 목표가 설정되어 태양광 발전 시스템 확대를 위해 세액공제, 보조금 등의 조치가 제공되고 있습니다. 이러한 정부의 지원은 태양광 추적기 산업의 성장을 더욱 촉진하고 있습니다. 저탄소화 및 에너지 안보 추진에 따른 지속가능한 에너지, 특히 태양광 에너지 도입에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 태양광 트래커의 판매도 촉진되고 있습니다. 또한, 신뢰성과 생산성을 높이는 추적 기술의 향상으로 투자자와 에너지 기업에 대한 매력도 높아지고 있습니다. 보고서에 따르면, 현재 정책과 시장 환경으로 볼 때, 2023년부터 2028년까지 예측 기간 동안 전 세계 재생에너지 발전 용량은 7,300GW까지 증가할 것으로 예측됩니다.
태양광 기술 비용 절감
지난 10년동안 태양전지판의 비용이 크게 감소하여 태양에너지는 전통적인 에너지 원에 비해 경제성이 높아졌습니다. 기술적 추진력, 제조 기술 혁신, 수요 증가는 태양광 발전의 설치 효율을 향상시키는 태양광 추적기의 비용을 낮추고 있습니다. 전 세계 재생에너지 발전량은 2030년까지 17,000TWh 이상으로 증가할 것으로 예상되며, 이는 2023년에 비해 거의 90% 증가한 수치입니다. 이는 2030년 중국과 미국을 합친 총 전력 수요를 충당할 수 있는 양이라고 IEA는 밝혔습니다. 비용 절감으로 인해 태양에너지 솔루션은 주거, 상업 및 산업 소비자들 사이에서 인기가 높아지고 있습니다. 또한, 태양광 추적기의 효율성은 현재도 계속 진화하고 있습니다. 높은 투자수익을 기대할 수 있어 에너지 프로젝트에 널리 활용되고 있습니다. 기술 혁신은 태양 추적 기술의 비용 절감과 성능 향상을 촉진하기 때문에 이러한 추세는 앞으로도 계속될 것으로 예측됩니다.
유틸리티 규모 프로젝트 수요 증가
유틸리티 규모의 태양광 프로젝트에 대한 수요 증가는 시장 성장의 원동력이 되고 있습니다. 이러한 프로젝트에서는 생산량을 극대화하기 위해 효율적인 추적 시스템 도입이 필요하며, 대규모 설치가 필요합니다. 이러한 프로젝트에서는 태양 추적 장치를 채택하여 태양전지판이 하루 종일 태양과 직접 접촉하도록 하여 발전량을 향상시키는 이점이 있습니다. 2024년 9월까지 유틸리티 규모의 발전량은 약 3조 2,870억kWh로 전년 대비 3% 증가하였습니다. 그 결과, 대규모 유틸리티 프로젝트의 확대는 전 세계 태양광 추적기 시장에 압력을 가하고 있습니다. 공공기관과 민간기업은 특히 태양열 차폐율이 높은 지역에 집중하여 대규모 태양광 발전소를 건설하기 위해 막대한 자본을 투자하고 있습니다. 또한, 필요한 에너지 출력을 달성하기 위해 유틸리티 규모의 프로젝트 개발에서 추적 시스템의 필요성이 증가함에 따라 시장도 이러한 추세에 영향을 받고 있습니다.
The global solar tracker market size was valued at USD 7.75 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 32.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 17.2% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a significant solar tracker market share of over 32.0% in 2024. The market is majorly driven by heightened adoption of renewable energy, continual technological advancements, cost reductions in solar technology, rising demand for utility-scale projects, substantial investments in renewable energy infrastructure, and supportive regulatory policies.
The global market is primarily driven by the expanding adoption of renewable energy projects aimed at meeting sustainability targets and reducing carbon emissions. In accordance with this, continual technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) integration for real-time optimization, are enhancing tracker efficiency and reliability. For instance, on October 17, 2024, Nextracker introduced the NX Horizon solar tracker, which incorporates AI for performance optimization and efficient solar tracking, alongside IoT-enabled features to enhance real-time operational insights. With a 35% reduced carbon footprint and Carbon Trust certification, the tracker supports decarbonization in solar energy. Moreover, the rising emphasis on energy security and efficient land use in large-scale solar farms drives the adoption of trackers designed to maximize energy output and minimize spatial demands.
The United States is a key regional market and is experiencing robust growth due to the rising investments in utility-scale solar projects and increasing renewable energy demand to meet decarbonization goals. Notably, on May 16, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a USD 71 Million investment, including USD 16 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to enhance U.S. solar manufacturing and innovation. This initiative funds 18 projects across 10 states, addressing supply chain gaps, dual-use PV technologies, and thin-film advancements, while supporting clean energy deployment and Justice40 goals for disadvantaged communities. Furthermore, rise in advanced technologies, such as AI-powered solar trackers, are improving energy output and operational efficiency, further accelerating market expansion. Apart from this, stringent federal policies provide tax incentives and grants, encouraging product adoption. Additionally, the growing focus on grid stability and energy storage integration, along with innovations in dual-axis systems, is strengthening solar tracker market demand.
Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy
The increasing deployment of renewable energy across the globe is supporting the growth of the market. Solar power becomes a prominent solution when governments and organizations acknowledge the necessity for sustainable energy solutions. Power optimization devices such as the solar trackers that enable the tracking of the sun to optimize the panels efficiency have become crucial. National targets for renewable energy are being established and measures, including tax credit and subsidies are being provided for expansion of solar power systems. This governmental support is further augmenting the growth of the solar tracker industry. The growing interest towards adoption of sustainable energy, especially solar energy due to the drive for low carbon footprint and energy security is also fostering the sales of solar trackers. Moreover, improvements in tracking technologies which render them more dependable and productive are resulting in their increasing appeal to investors and energy companies. According to a report, with current policies and market conditions, global renewable power capacity is projected to increase to 7,300 GW during the 2023-2028 forecast period.
Cost Reduction in Solar Technology
Over the past decade, the cost of solar panels has significantly decreased, making solar energy more economical compared to traditional energy sources. Technological drivers, manufacturing innovation, and increasing demand have reduced the costs of solar trackers that improve the efficiency of solar installation. Global renewable electricity generation is expected to rise to more than 17,000 TWh by 2030, almost 90% higher than in 2023. That amount would be sufficient to cover the total power demand of China, and the United States combined, in 2030, says the IEA. The reduced costs have made solar energy solutions more popular among residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Additionally, with ongoing advancements, the effectiveness of solar trackers continues to improve. Given their potential for high returns on investment, they are widely utilized in energy projects. This trend is expected to continue as innovation drives further cost reductions and performance improvements in solar tracking technologies.
Rising Demand for Utility-Scale Projects
The escalating demand for utility-scale solar projects is driving market growth. These projects necessitate the deployment of efficient tracking systems to maximize production levels, thereby necessitating large-scale installations. Such projects are advantageous as they employ solar trackers to enhance electricity production by ensuring solar panels maintain direct contact with the sun throughout the day. By September 2024, utility-scale power generation totaled around 3,287 billion kWh, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Consequently, the expansion of large-scale utility projects has exerted pressure on the global solar tracker market. Public and private entities are investing significant capital to construct mega-scale solar power plants with special emphasis on areas that receive high levels of solar insulation. The market has also been experiencing this trend due to the increased requirement for tracking systems in utility-scale project development to achieve the required energy output.
Active solar tracker leads the market share in 2024 due to advancements in technology and enhancements in the sensors as well as motor used in the system. Active solar tracker has a tracking mechanism which follows the movement of the sun to avail more of the sun's energy and in turn produce more power than a fixed solar power system. These systems incorporate motors and sensors in such a way that allows them to track the position of the sun, as a means of achieving maximum correct positioning of the solar panels at any one time. This makes them more efficient in energy harnessing as opposed to passive trackers, which enhances their application in assorted big solar plants. The need to improve and optimize solar energy is putting pressure on economies and this is pushing the uptake of active solar trackers hence leading to the dominance in the solar tracker market share.
Based on the solar tracker market forecast, single axis tracking leads the market with around 90.0% of market share in 2024. This can be attributed to the low installation costs as well as the simplicity involved in tracking a single direction. These trackers revolve on a single bearing plane, the most common of which is the North-South or East-West direction, to track movements of the sun across the surface of the earth. This basic system increases the power production of solar panels more than the simple fixed mount systems yet is simpler than the point focused trackers which increase the cost of the equipment. The solar tracker market report points out that single axis trackers are used especially in utility-scale solar power plant where a balance between price and performance is key. Single axis systems are currently being widely used as they provide excellent performance, and which are cost effective and therefore very important in the tracking systems.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) holds the around 92.5% of market share in 2024, as it is the most used technology that has immense potential of generating electricity from sunlight. PV systems are very compatible with solar trackers, as these increases the production of electricity by adjusting the position of the arrays to get the best angle of the sun. Solar tracker market development is stimulated by the rising trends of residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects installed with PV systems. The market also noted that increased PV technology performance, including higher efficient panels and improved compatibility with tracking systems, is also helping to augment the solar tracker market outlook. The continued market dominance by solar PV is a clear indication of the central place that solar energy will take in the ongoing transition from conventional energy sources to renewable energy.
Utility sector dominates the market with around 86.6% of market share in 2024. Utility operations such as large-scale solar farms which are intended for the generation of power for the electrical grid benefit significantly from tracking technologies that further helps in positioning the panels for power harvesting. The solar tracker market overview reveals that utility applications remain the most popular type of tracker among the market participants as they aim to increase power production to the maximum extent possible. The continuous construction of solar farms for utility-scale solar farms, incentives from the government, and growing energy needs contribute to the perpetuity of the utility segment in the solar tracker market.
In 2024, North America accounted for the largest market share of over 32.0% driven by the development of reliable and effective government policies. In addition to this, sizeable investments in renewable energy structures and supportive environment conditions are also impelling the solar tracker market growth. Ongoing efforts to decrease carbon emission and move towards energy self-sufficiency have seen the incorporation of solar tracker in the region due to their enhanced effectiveness in solar power systems. The United States stands as one of the key participants in this leadership due to significant growth in the application of solar trackers. This growth is supported by federal tax credit initiatives and state-level incentives and regulations promoting clean energy production. Besides, the presence of key market players in North America is expanding strategies towards technological growth and penetration in the market. Such organizations are already operating in the region and, due to the favorable investment environment, are constantly developing and diversifying their production.
United States Solar Tracker Market Analysis
Expansion of renewable energy in the United States is expected to witness a major rise, as the renewable capacity is likely to increase by almost 500 GW between 2024 and 2030, largely due to the incentives available under the Inflation Reduction Act. The International Energy Agency claims that the tax incentives under the IRA are critical for speeding up this expansion. The growing renewable energy demand, mainly in the utility-scale solar projects will be highly instrumental in pushing this market upward. Since solar trackers would be critical in maximizing the performance of the installation by ensuring maximum alignment with the sun for solar panels during all hours of operation. As the U.S. moves forward with more adoption of renewable energy, large-scale projects are likely to see a high deployment of solar trackers in helping meet ambitious energy goals. A combination of government incentives and growing demand for efficient solar solutions presents a strong growth driver for the U.S. solar tracker market.
Europe Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The European solar tracker market is growing at a robust rate due to the high expansion of solar PV capacity across the region. According to SolarPower Europe, in 2023, nearly 55.9 GW of new solar PV capacity was installed across the 27 Member States, a 40% increase from 2022. The cumulative EU solar PV fleet has reached 263 GW, which is up 27% from the previous year, with Germany still the largest contributor at 82 GW. This increase in solar capacity will drive higher demand for solar trackers, essential components that maximize the efficiency of solar energy installations by ensuring optimal sun tracking. European countries want to enhance the renewable share, and high-carbon reductions push the growth for large-capacity, highly efficient solar projects. This would, however, lead to an increased capacity growth in the EU and adoption of tracking systems, placing the solar tracker market in Europe at the position for sustainable growth.
Asia Pacific Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The Asia Pacific market is going to be propelled to immense growth with the rapid expansion in India's renewable energy capacity. India's annual renewable capacity additions are poised to increase much faster than that of any other major economy, including China, as projected by the International Energy Agency. In the main-case forecast, India's capacity additions are expected to more than quadruple, from 15 GW in 2023 to 62 GW by 2030. This rise in renewable energy capacity, particularly in utility-scale solar projects, will increase the demand for solar trackers. Solar trackers are essential for maximizing energy production by ensuring that solar panels remain optimally aligned with the sun throughout the day, particularly in large-scale projects. As India takes its renewable growth to the high gear and the country meets its bold targets, installation of solar trackers shall increase. Furthermore, the growing capacities of renewable capacities along with transition towards more efficient solutions in solar can be a boom for the Asian Pacific solar trackers market in years to come.
Latin America Solar Tracker Market Analysis
Latin America solar tracker market is growing due to the favorable tax incentives and government policies that support the adoption of renewable energy. For example, in Brazil, the new legal framework for solar energy provides tremendous tax benefits for solar projects. As industry reports indicate, anyone or business that starts photovoltaic generation in 2022 will not be charged taxes until 2045. Tax credits and incentives have therefore led to the increase of solar PV installations within the region; hence, large-scale solar projects can only render the most energy with the inclusion of solar trackers. Solar trackers help ensure panels remain aligned optimally with the sun, maximizing efficiency and output of energy. The aggressive renewable energy goals by Brazil and other Latin American countries will continue to increase the demand for solar trackers. Tax benefits, government support, and an increasing focus on efficient energy solutions will propel the growth of the market in Latin America.
Middle East and Africa Solar Tracker Market Analysis
The Middle East and Africa market is expected to grow at a significant rate with several large-scale projects across the region and ambitious renewable energy goals. Dubai is on its way to achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. The city plans to have 100% clean energy production by 2050. It has already achieved the short-term target of 25% clean energy by 2030, a target which it has upgraded to 27%, according to reports from the World Government Summit. Another is the USD 500 Billion megacity, Neom, planned by Saudi Arabia, which will be launched with a 50% renewable energy mix and eventually 100% renewable energy by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. These ambitious projects, along with the growing demand for efficient solar solutions, are driving the adoption of solar trackers, which maximize solar panel efficiency and energy production. With the Middle East and Africa shifting toward significant deployments of renewable energy, the solar tracker market is set to boom in these regions.
The major market players are aiming towards strengthening technological portfolios and covering more worldwide regions to propel their solar tracker market standing. Manufacturers, including NEXTracker, Array Technologies and Solar Flex Rack are already engineering superior tracking mechanisms that will greatly enhance the output and stability of systems installed in the utility-scale solar power sector. These innovations are smart tracking technologies, the standard two-axis trackers, and others that use AI to help in energy tracking. Furthermore, the competition in these industries is increasing as these companies are focusing on forging strategic collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to tap new segments and expand into new product categories. This way they can come up with a geographical footprint and offer the growing market of solar trackers from different regions through the help of their local and international partners.