Solar (On Farm) Market Report 2026

Solar (On Farm) Market Overview

• Solar (On Farm) market size has reached to $300.21 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $406.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% • Growth Driver: Impact Of Escalating Energy Prices On The Adoption Of Solar Energy In Agriculture • Market Trend: BayWa r.e. and VELUX Launch Spain's First Agri-PV Solar Park, Pioneering Dual Land Use for Renewable Energy and Agriculture • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Solar (On Farm) Market?

Solar (on-farm) refers to the application of solar energy systems on agricultural farms to power various operations and improve sustainability. It includes uses such as generating electricity for equipment, powering irrigation systems, and enhancing greenhouse and livestock facility operations, all while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting energy costs. The main types of solar (on-farm) include drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, and surface irrigation. Drip irrigation involves delivering water directly to the roots of plants through a network of tubes, valves, and emitters to minimize water waste by targeting only the root zone, making it highly efficient for water conservation and drip irrigation systems powered by solar energy offer a sustainable solution for reducing water usage and energy costs in agriculture. The component types such as solar panels, pump controllers, submersible water pumps, inverters, and others are used in applications that include agriculture irrigation, landscaping, gardening, and others.

What Is The Solar (On Farm) Market Growth Forecast?

The solar (on farm) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $406.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing government subsidies for solar irrigation, rising focus on farm-level decarbonization, growing adoption of smart irrigation systems, expansion of off-grid farming operations, increasing demand for energy self-sufficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of solar-powered irrigation systems, rising integration of smart pump controllers, growing use of off-grid solar installations, expansion of modular on-farm solar solutions, enhanced focus on energy cost optimization.

Global Solar (On Farm) Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, Surface Irrigation 2) By Component: Solar Panel, Pump Controller, Submersible Water Pump, Inverter, Other Components 3) By Application: Agriculture Irrigation, Landscaping And Gardening, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Drip Irrigation: Surface Drip Irrigation Systems, Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems, Pressure Compensating Drippers 2) By Sprinkler Irrigation: Center Pivot Sprinkler Systems, Portable Sprinkler Systems, Stationary Sprinkler Systems 3) By Surface Irrigation: Flood Irrigation, Furrow Irrigation, Basin Irrigation

What Is The Driver Of The Solar (On Farm) Market?

Rising energy costs are expected to propel the growth of the solar (on-farm) market going forward. Rising energy costs are primarily driven by factors such as increased global demand, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions affecting oil and gas supply, and the transition to more expensive renewable energy sources. The use of solar energy on farms helps mitigate rising energy costs by providing a renewable and cost-effective power source for irrigation, equipment operation, and other farm activities, reducing reliance on more expensive fossil fuels or grid electricity. For instance, in February 2023, according to Consumers Unified LLC, a US-based legal entity, in 2023, ten states saw their electricity prices rise by more than 10% compared with September 2022. Therefore, rising energy costs will drive the growth of the solar (on-farm) market.

Key Players In The Global Solar (On Farm) Market

Major companies operating in the solar (on farm) market are Xylem Inc., Grundfos Holding A/S, SunPower Corporation, Netafim Limited, Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Rain Bird Corporation, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, SunCulture Kenya Ltd., Gautam Solar Pvt. Ltd., Rainbow Power Company Limited, Driptech India Pvt. Ltd., EnSol Technologies Pvt. Ltd., LORENTZ GmbH, CRI Pumps Private Limited, Sunray Power Co. Ltd., Aqua Solar Pvt. Ltd., Bright Solar Limited, Bonergie, Dankoff Solar Pumps, Solar Water Solutions Oy, AquaVita S.r.l.

Global Solar (On Farm) Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the solar (on-farm) market are focusing on advancements in renewable energy generation combined with agricultural land use to improve irrigation efficiency, reduce energy costs, and enhance water management in farming applications. This approach, known as Agri-PV (Agricultural Photovoltaics), involves installing solar panels on farmland to generate clean energy while allowing continued agricultural activities, such as crop cultivation or livestock grazing, beneath or around the panels. For instance, in May 2024, BayWa r.e., a Germany-based renewable energy company, partnered with VELUX, a Denmark-based building materials company, to launch Spain’s first Agri-PV solar park with a capacity of 54 MW. The project demonstrates dual land use, with approximately 10% of the park's area designed for farming machinery to move between solar panel rows, enabling both energy generation and agricultural operations. This innovative project not only showcases the potential of Agri-PV systems but also sets a precedent for future developments, illustrating how renewable energy can coexist with agriculture while promoting biodiversity.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Solar (On Farm) Market?

In September 2023, Nithio Holdings Limited, a Kenya-based energy finance platform, invested in SunCulture Kenya Ltd. This investment, part of the Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility (PUAFF), managed by CLASP and supported by the Global Energy Alliance for people and planet, aims to drive the adoption of productive use appliances across Africa to enhance energy efficiency and support sustainable development. SunCulture Kenya Ltd. is a Kenya-based company specializing in solar-powered irrigation systems and agricultural solutions.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the solar (on farm) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Solar (On Farm) Market?

The solar (on-farm) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation services, consulting services, energy management services, maintenance, and repair. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The solar (on-farm) market also includes sales of battery storage systems, mounting systems, monitoring systems, and hybrid 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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

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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