Solar Panel Cleaning Market Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The solar panel cleaning market was estimated at USD 736.32 million in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 10.03% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 1320.95 million in 2028.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Solar panel cleaning is the process of removing accumulated dust, bird droppings, etc. from the solar panel surface. It is used to optimize the sunlight and power conversion capability of the solar panel.

Market Drivers

The major factors driving the growth of the solar panel cleaning market are:

Surge in Solar Panel Installations: The global shift towards renewable energy is actively driving a notable rise in solar panel installations. As solar energy usage expands, keeping panels clean is vital for achieving maximum energy output. For instance, In 2023, the U.S. installed 32.4 GWdc of solar capacity, marking a 51% increase over 2022, as reported by the Solar Energy Industries Association. This growth highlights an increasing demand for effective solar panel cleaning solutions to ensure energy efficiency remains high.

Government Incentives and Policies: Supportive government policies have played a crucial role in encouraging the adoption of solar energy, particularly through tax incentives and subsidies. As more businesses and individuals invest in solar panels to benefit from these incentives, the need for efficient maintenance services, such as cleaning, has grown significantly. A prime example is the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which introduced a 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations, effective until 2032. This initiative has not only accelerated the uptake of solar energy but has also increased the demand for necessary maintenance services, including panel cleaning. Additionally, the IRA's "Solar for All" program has allocated resources to enhance solar access in low-income communities, further driving the need for cleaning services to ensure optimal system performance.

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Segment Analysis

By Technology Type

Based on the technology type, the market is segmented as wet cleaning and dry cleaning. Wet cleaning accounted for the largest share of the market and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period owing to its higher efficiency, easy accessibility, and lower cost. On the other hand, growing customer inclination towards eco-friendly cleaning technologies to remove accumulated particles without affecting the modules will drive the dry-cleaning technology.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the solar panel cleaning market is segmented as residential, commercial, and industrial & utility. The commercial segment is expected to remain the fastest-growing application in the market. Rapid commercialization especially in emerging economies and increasing deployment of renewable energy in the commercial sector to drive the market.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, with the increasing installation of solar energy systems. Countries such as China, India, and South-East Asian countries are expected to witness maximum installations with an increasing focus on renewable energy generation. Rising investment from government and private institutions on new installation, technological innovation, and efficiency improvement to propel the region’s market during the forecast period.

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Key Players

Some of the major solar panel cleaning manufacturers are-

• Boson Robotics Ltd.
• Ecoppia
• Karcher
• Kashgar Solbright Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.
• NOMADD
• Premier Solar Cleaning, LLC
• Saint-Gobain Surface Conditioning
• Serbot AG
• Sharp Corporation
• SunBrush mobil GmbH
• Others

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments / Mergers & Acquisitions

• In 2024, Waaree Energies, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited (WFEPL), executed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Sunbreeze Ninth Cloud Private Limited, subject to conditions. The acquisition strengthens Waaree’s downstream renewable energy and solar operations ecosystem, supporting broader integration across the solar value chain, including O&M efficiency and automation adoption.

• In 2023 (ongoing through 2025–2026), Ecoppia expanded its global footprint through four solar cleaning projects in Spain and Chile with Matrix Renewables, reinforcing its presence across Europe and Latin America. The company also strengthened its strategic leadership by appointing Amir Fishelov, co-founder of SolarEdge Technologies, to its Board of Directors, supporting its scaling strategy in robotic PV cleaning solutions.

• In April 2024, Airtouch Solar signed a ~$6 million Master Supply Agreement with Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to supply and install water-free robotic solar panel cleaning systems across solar assets in Rajasthan. The agreement, one of the largest of its kind in India, enables repeated orders under a long-term framework, strengthening large-scale adoption of robotic cleaning in utility solar plants.

• LEAPTING partnered with RenServ Global (ReNew’s O&M arm) to localize manufacturing of advanced solar panel cleaning robots in India. The collaboration supports domestic production under the “Make in India” initiative and enhances deployment of intelligent O&M automation solutions for utility-scale solar installations.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The solar panel cleaning market is segmented into the following categories.

By Technology Type

• Wet Cleaning
• Dry Cleaning

By Process Type

• Semi-Automated
• Automated
• Water Brushes
• Electrostatic
• Automated Robotic

By Mode of Operation Type

• Manual
• Autonomous

By Application Type

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial & Utility

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s solar panel cleaning market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2023 to 2028. After a continuous interest in our solar panel cleaning market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the solar panel cleaning market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.

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