Lunar Energy Harvesting Market Report 2026

The lunar energy harvesting market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.62 billion in 2025 to $1.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in lunar exploration programs, early development of lunar surface power prototypes, initial investments in space-based renewable energy research, emergence of commercial space logistics providers, foundational progress in radiation-hardened power electronics.

The lunar energy harvesting market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of lunar habitats and research bases, rising investments in large-scale lunar solar infrastructure, advancements in autonomous lunar power systems and rovers, expansion of international collaborations for lunar energy projects, growing demand for high-efficiency lunar energy storage solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of modular lunar power units, development of regolith-based energy storage and conversion, standardization of lunar power interfaces and microgrid protocols, expansion of commercial lunar energy-as-a-service business models, integration of lunar surface power networks with cislunar infrastructure.

The rising investments in space exploration are expected to drive the growth of the lunar energy harvesting market in the coming years. Space exploration involves the scientific study and discovery of outer space using advanced technologies to investigate celestial bodies and cosmic phenomena beyond Earth. Investment in this field is growing due to expanding commercial opportunities, as private companies increasingly view space-based technologies and services as profitable ventures offering long-term returns. These rising investments are fueling the demand for lunar energy harvesting by accelerating efforts to develop permanent lunar bases that depend on sustainable, local power sources such as solar energy systems or helium-3 extraction units to operate independently of Earth. For example, in March 2025, the House of Commons Library, a UK-based library and information provider for the British Parliament, reported that between 2022 and 2024, the UK government secured contracts worth $1.135 billion (£844 million) through the European Space Agency (ESA). Therefore, the growing investment in space exploration is contributing to the expansion of the lunar energy harvesting market.

Major companies in the lunar energy harvesting market are focusing on advancing technologies like lunar regolith excavators to establish efficient, high-capacity systems for extracting resources on the Moon. A lunar regolith excavator is a specially designed machine capable of extracting and managing large amounts of lunar soil in extreme space conditions, allowing for the collection of valuable in-situ materials such as helium-3. For instance, in May 2025, Interlune Corporation, a US-based space resource startup, introduced the Interlune Excavator. This full-scale prototype is built to process 100 metric tons of lunar regolith per hour continuously, emphasizing performance and adaptability to the Moon’s surface environment. Its compact structure reduces energy consumption, mechanical wear, and dust spread, representing a major step forward in lunar excavation technology.

In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a federal agency based in the United States, partnered with Interlune Corporation to create a scalable framework for using extraterrestrial resources. The objective of this partnership is to support the effective extraction, refinement, and commercialization of materials obtained from the Moon, especially helium-3, for important Earth-based uses, while also laying the foundation for a sustainable space resource economy. Interlune Corporation is a US-based startup dedicated to collecting natural resources from the Moon to promote long-term economic sustainability.

Major companies operating in the lunar energy harvesting market are Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Northrop Grumman, Thales Alenia Space, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Maxar Technologies, Intuitive Machines, Astrobotic Technology, iSpace, Masten Space Systems, Moon Express, OrbitBeyond, NASA Advanced Energy Division (contract ecosystem), Interlune, Shackleton Energy Company, Honeybee Robotics, Redwire Space, Ball Aerospace, Rocket Lab, ispace Europe, Lunar Outpost, Teledyne Brown Engineering.

North America was the largest region in the lunar energy harvesting market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lunar energy harvesting market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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 on advanced electronics, nuclear materials, precision thermal systems, and space-grade solar components are increasing the cost and complexity of lunar energy harvesting projects, particularly for technology-intensive segments such as Solar Power (high-efficiency PV, dust-resistant coatings), Nuclear Power (compact reactors, RTGs, shielding) and Wireless/Beamed Power systems. These impacts are most pronounced in regions with deep but globally intertwined supply chains, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs that produce semiconductors, power electronics and lightweight structural materials. Space Missions and Lunar Bases applications face higher integration and testing costs, while smaller commercial and research end-users encounter longer lead times. On the positive side, tariffs are nudging governments and companies to localize production, invest in in-situ resource utilization, and co-develop more efficient, mass-optimized power systems to reduce long-term lifecycle costs.

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Lunar energy harvesting refers to the process of capturing, converting, and utilizing the Moon’s natural energy sources such as solar radiation, thermal gradients, or kinetic motion to generate usable power. This is typically achieved through advanced technologies and infrastructure designed for deployment on the lunar surface or in its orbit. The approach is essential for supporting long-duration space missions, enabling extraterrestrial habitation, and advancing space-based energy research and development.

The primary technologies involved in lunar energy harvesting include solar power, nuclear power, regolith-based power, and others. Solar power refers to the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels or solar concentrators to convert sunlight into electricity on the Moon’s surface, providing energy for missions, equipment, and lunar habitats. These technologies are applied in areas such as space missions, lunar bases, and satellite operations, serving end users such as government agencies, commercial entities, research institutions, and others.

The countries covered in the lunar energy harvesting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lunar energy harvesting market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as lunar energy infrastructure deployment services, power system integration and testing, remote monitoring and diagnostics services, energy management for lunar missions, and maintenance and repair services for lunar power systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The lunar energy harvesting market also includes sales of lunar solar panels, high-efficiency energy converters, cryogenic energy storage tanks, modular lunar power units, radiation-hardened electrical components, autonomous lunar power rovers, and thermal regulation systems for power units. 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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