Solar Panel Operation and Maintenance Market Report 2026

The solar panel operation and maintenance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.45 billion in 2025 to $7.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of installed solar capacity, rising need for system uptime optimization, increasing adoption of inverter monitoring tools, growth in service-based solar business models, availability of skilled o&m service providers.

The solar panel operation and maintenance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in digital solar asset management, growing demand for performance optimization services, expansion of ai-based fault detection tools, rising focus on cost reduction in solar operations, increasing long-term service contracts. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of predictive maintenance services, rising use of real-time performance monitoring platforms, growing integration of drone-based inspection solutions, expansion of data-driven asset management models, enhanced focus on lifecycle optimization.

The increasing demand for renewable energy is expected to drive the expansion of the solar panel operation and maintenance market in the coming years. This demand is largely fueled by renewable energy's ability to improve energy security by decreasing dependence on imported fossil fuels, minimizing vulnerability to supply disruptions, and fostering a more stable and self-sufficient energy system. Solar panel operation and maintenance improve system efficiency and reduce downtime, making renewable energy more reliable and encouraging wider adoption. This ensures consistent energy output, lowers long-term costs, and boosts confidence among users and investors in sustainable energy infrastructure. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that in 2023, renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the European Union’s total energy consumption, up from 23% in 2022. As such, the growing demand for renewable energy is propelling the growth of the solar panel operation and maintenance market.

Leading companies in the solar panel operation and maintenance sector are focusing on innovative solutions, such as web-based platforms, to enhance real-time monitoring and improve system efficiency. These platforms, which are online software applications accessible via internet browsers, assist with solar panel operation and maintenance by enabling real-time monitoring, automated performance alerts, and remote diagnostics. This helps improve system efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs. For example, in September 2023, SolarEdge Technologies Ltd., a renewable energy semiconductor manufacturer based in Israel, launched SolarEdge ONE, a real-time, software-based energy optimization and site management solution designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar applications. It combines site management capabilities with advanced smart algorithms, using external data (such as daily utility rates and weather forecasts) and on-site data (including historical solar production and consumption patterns). This integration allows for optimal decision-making in solar production and consumption, maximizing energy savings during peak pricing periods. The solution includes two key modules: the SolarEdge Local Controller, which integrates with third-party devices for on-site management, and the SolarEdge ONE Manager, a web-based platform offering monitoring, reporting, and maintenance tools for asset managers to ensure efficient system performance and adaptive optimization based on changing energy needs.

In September 2025, Solaris Assets LLC, a US-based renewable energy asset management company, acquired Sunnova Energy International Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Solaris aimed to ensure long-term operational continuity and expand its residential solar servicing and asset management capabilities in the U.S. solar market. Sunnova Energy International Inc. is a US-based solar technology and energy services company specializing in residential solar servicing, operations and management, and managing a portfolio of solar generation and storage assets.

Major companies operating in the solar panel operation and maintenance market are Enel Green Power S.p.A., BayWa r.e. Solar Projects LLC, Renewable Energy Systems Limited, SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Enphase Energy Inc., SMA Solar Technology AG, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, Spark Power Corp., NovaSource Power Services, Omnidian Inc., Amicus O&M Cooperative, SOLV Energy LLC, Verogy LLC, SunSystem Technology Inc., Cleanmax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Greenskies Clean Focus, Solarium Green Energy, PVworx, Lightsource BP O&M Services, SunPower O&M Solutions, ENGIE Solar O&M, EDF Renewables O&M.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the solar panel operation and maintenance market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the solar panel operation and maintenance 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 panel operation and maintenance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The solar panel operation and maintenance market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as performance optimization, cleaning and maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting, inspection and testing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The solar panel operation and maintenance market consists of sales of monitoring systems, cleaning equipment, inverters and power conditioning equipment, energy storage systems. 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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