Product Code: ETC6191508 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Solar PV Market in Australia broadly refers to the complete value chain of photovoltaic technology including manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of PV systems. Rapid adoption is driven by declining PV costs, government renewable energy targets, and rising electricity demand. Integration with battery storage and hybrid energy systems also shape market growth.
Australias solar PV market overall is characterized by rapid adoption driven by decreasing module costs, rising electricity tariffs, and supportive regulatory frameworks. Residential rooftop installations dominate, but utility-scale projects are also expanding. Trends include hybrid solar-plus-storage solutions, smart grid integration, and increasing use of advanced PV technologies like bifacial modules and thin-film cells.
The overarching solar PV market in Australia is constrained by policy uncertainty, grid congestion, and limited energy storage capabilities. Market fragmentation, inconsistent state-level incentives, and growing concerns over panel waste and recycling contribute to long-term sustainability issues. Additionally, as solar penetration increases, managing supply-demand dynamics and ensuring grid stability remain persistent challenges.
The broader solar PV market in Australia continues to thrive due to strong policy backing, high solar irradiance, and increasing electricity costs. Investment opportunities range from solar panel production to EPC services, O&M (operation and maintenance), financing platforms for residential solar loans, and solar energy storage integration. Strategic investments in AI-driven solar performance analytics and battery storage can further maximize returns in this space.
Australias overall solar PV market is underpinned by several key policies, including the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET), and numerous state-based FiTs. ARENA and CEFC provide co-funding and financing support for solar PV deployments, including innovative technologies and community solar projects. Regulatory frameworks ensure safety and quality compliance, while policy direction is strongly aligned with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Solar PV Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Solar PV Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Solar PV Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Solar PV Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Solar PV Market Trends |
6 Australia Solar PV Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Solar PV Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Thin film, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Si, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Mono-Si, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Solar PV Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Solar PV Market Revenues & Volume, By Utility, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Solar PV Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Solar PV Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Solar PV Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Solar PV Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Solar PV Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Solar PV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Solar PV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Solar PV Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Solar PV Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Solar PV Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |