The solar pile market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there has been a robust increase in the size of the solar pile market. The market is anticipated to rise from a value of $0.44 billion in 2024 to $0.49 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%.
Factors such as the growing usage of solar energy systems, an increase in government incentives and subsidies towards renewable energy, development of large-scale solar farms, an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and an increased environmental consciousness among consumers contribute to the growth during the historic period.
The solar pile market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the solar pile market size is anticipated to witness robust expansion. It is predicted to rise to $0.7 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.
This growth during the predicted period is due to factors such as the rising demand for solar installation, broadening solar energy policies and incentives, an increase in the demand for renewable energy from emerging regions, a stronger emphasis on energy self-sufficiency and the surge in residential and commercial solar installations. The integration of smart technologies for monitoring and maintenance, the use of environmentally-friendly and sustainable materials, the expansion of floating solar panel systems utilizing solar piles, ground-breaking developments in pile design for varied soil conditions, and an emphasis on improving the durability and lifespan of solar pile systems form the key trends for this projected period.
The solar panel market's expansion is predicted to be fuelled by the increasing need for solar power. Solar energy, obtained from the sun's radiation and converted into electricity or heat using solar panels, is rapidly gaining popularity. This surge in demand is primarily due to the ecological advantages of solar energy, decreasing costs of solar technology, and the mandate to use renewable energy to lower carbon emissions. Solar piles provide foundational support in solar panel installations, securing panels to the ground and ensuring the resilience of solar farms, even in challenging terrains. For instance, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a US government body, reported in January 2024 that solar power production in the U.S. is expected to rise by 75%, from 163 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023 to 286 billion kWh by 2025. Consequently, the escalating demand for solar energy is spurring the growth of the solar panel market.
The solar pilemarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Ground-Mounted Piles, Helical Piles Or Screw Piles, Driven Piles
2) By Material: Steel, Aluminum, Other Materials
3) By Application: Utility, Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Subsegments:
1) By Ground-Mounted Piles: Single-Post Mounts, Dual-Post Mounts, Multi-Post Mounts
2) By Helical Piles Or Screw Piles: Lightweight Helical Piles, Heavy-Duty Helical Piles, Mini Helical Piles
3) By Driven Piles: Precast Concrete Piles, Steel H-Piles, Timber Piles
Leading entities in the solar pile sector are prioritizing the innovation of new technologies, such as completely autonomous solar piling systems, to boost productivity, cut labor expenses, and expedite the installation procedure for large solar initiatives. A completely autonomous solar piling system enhances automation in the process of setting up foundation piles in solar farms, carrying out tasks like surveying and driving piles without human intervention. For example, in March 2023, a US-based robotics engineering firm, Built Robotics, introduced the RPD 35. This revolutionary device, known as the first fully self-operating solar piling system in the world, aims to significantly hasten the creation of utility-scale solar foundations. The RPD 35 merges surveying, pile distribution, driving, and examination into one efficient procedure, enabling a team of two to install over 300 piles daily at a speed up to five times quicker than traditional techniques. This advanced system employs AI technology, a tailored pile cartridge, and RTK GPS for precise installations, thereby improving precision and efficiency in the construction of solar farms.
Major companies operating in the solar pile market are:
• MacLean Power System
• TorcSill Foundations
• DFI Piling
• ScrewFast Foundations Limited
• Keller Group plc
• Ventura Electrical Hindustan Limited
• Cyntech Group
• Cantsink
• GoliathTech
• Foundation Technologies Inc.
• Helical Anchors Inc.
• Salasar Engineering
• PierTech
• Helical Piles Solutions Ltd.
• Xiamen Kseng Metal Tech Co Ltd.
• SOEASY (Xiamen) Technology Co. Ltd.
• Patriot Foundation Systems
• Bhuj Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
• Heli-Pile
• Chance Foundation Solutions
• V Star Solar Energy
• YC Helical Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the solar pile market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the solar pile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.