Solar Shading Systems Market Report 2026

The solar shading systems market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $15.79 billion in 2025 to $16.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional shading installations, expansion of commercial building construction, reliance on manual shading mechanisms, early use of architectural louvers, development of textile-based shading materials.

The solar shading systems market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of automated shading systems, rising demand for sustainable building solutions, expansion of smart home and commercial automation, development of high-performance shading materials, increasing focus on indoor energy efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of energy-efficient solar shading solutions, integration of IoT-connected automated shading systems, expansion of smart building optimization platforms, development of advanced digital shading controls, enhancement of AI-based thermal and lighting regulation systems.

Rapid urbanization is expected to propel the growth of the solar shading market. Urbanization refers to the increasing concentration of populations in cities and towns. Urban areas often have higher building density, with taller and closely spaced structures that experience greater solar exposure and heat gain. This makes solar shading systems essential for controlling sunlight and maintaining comfortable indoor environments. For example, in April 2023, according to the World Bank, a US-based international financial institution, approximately 4.4 billion people - 56% of the global population - reside in cities. By 2050, around 7 out of 10 people are expected to live in urban areas, with the urban population projected to more than double from current levels. By 2030, urban built-up area is anticipated to expand by an additional 1.2 million km², as land consumption continues to grow at a rate up to 50% faster than population growth. This rapid urban expansion is expected to generate strong demand for solar shading systems.

Leading companies in the solar shading systems market are focusing on technological advancements such as radiant heat barrier innovations to strengthen their market position. Radiant heat barrier technology involves materials and methods designed to reduce radiant heat transfer. For instance, in March 2025, TNO, a Netherlands-based research institute, introduced a rollable shade screen featuring integrated solar foil. This system provides adjustable shading from 0% to 100%, incorporates flexible solar-foil panels for energy generation, and includes a ventilated design that allows airflow while reducing solar heat gain.

In January 2025, MHT Technologies, a US-based provider of Power-over-Ethernet smart-building sensors and lighting systems, partnered with Somfy to launch the Inspextor Pro Shade Automation + Sonesse 40 PoE motor system. Through this partnership, MHT Technologies aims to enhance its building-automation portfolio by integrating AI-driven shade-control capabilities into motorized solar-shading solutions. Somfy is a France-based manufacturer specializing in motors and control systems for window coverings and solar-protection products.

Major companies operating in the solar shading systems market are Hunter Douglas, Lutron Electronics, QMotion, Insolroll, Mecho, Draper Inc., Levolor, Gable Screens, Solar Screen, Phifer, Rollac Shutters, ODL, The Shade Store, IKEA, Sunesta, Coolaroo, Sun Control Products, Zebra Blinds, Blinds.com, Graber, Soltis, Eclipse Shading Systems, A. H. Harris, TerraShade, SolarGuard, Aluvision, Awnings by Munch, Screen Innovations.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the solar shading system market by raising the cost of imported metals, glass components, textile materials, and motorized control systems sourced from international suppliers. Commercial, residential, and industrial users in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific have seen elevated installation expenses and project delays. Despite these challenges, tariffs are encouraging regional production of shading components, fostering innovation in sustainable materials, and supporting the development of locally sourced, energy-efficient shading technologies.

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The solar shading system represents an effective approach employed to alleviate the impact of solar radiation, encompassing both heat and light, within a building. These systems provide robust architectural solutions designed to counteract intense solar radiation while offering shading benefits.

Key products within solar shading systems include blinds, shades, louvers, and textiles. Blinds serve to safeguard flooring, furniture, and interior decor from fading due to sun exposure while also contributing to a reduction in room temperature. These products utilize various materials such as metal, glass, wood, and others, integrated with technologies including battery-powered, manual operation, and smart power sources. Additionally, they employ fixed, manual, and motorized mechanisms suitable for application across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.North America was the largest region in the solar shading systems market share in 2025. The regions covered in the solar shading systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the solar shading systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The solar shading system market consists of sales of solar shading systems that are used to limit solar radiation in buildings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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