Solar Roadways

Global Solar Roadways Market to Reach US$985.6 Million by 2030

The global market for Solar Roadways estimated at US$270.4 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$985.6 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 26.0% CAGR and reach US$726.4 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells segment is estimated at 19.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$73.7 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 32.2% CAGR

The Solar Roadways market in the U.S. is estimated at US$73.7 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$242.4 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 32.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 19.1% and 21.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 20.3% CAGR.

Global Solar Roadways Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Can Roads Generate Power While Supporting Traffic? The Rise of Solar Roadways

Solar roadways—also known as solar pavements—represent a futuristic vision where road surfaces double as solar energy harvesters, transforming transportation infrastructure into a decentralized energy grid. These systems consist of durable, load-bearing panels embedded with photovoltaic cells, LED lighting, sensors, and sometimes heating elements. The goal is to convert road, parking lot, and sidewalk surfaces into dual-purpose assets that generate renewable energy, collect real-time traffic and environmental data, and improve public infrastructure resilience.

Though still at a pilot or experimental stage in most regions, the concept promises a radical rethinking of how infrastructure contributes to sustainable energy goals, particularly in urban areas where space constraints limit rooftop solar deployment.

What Technologies Enable Solar Roads to Be Viable in Harsh Real-World Conditions?

Solar road panels are built with tempered glass, anti-slip coatings, structural reinforcements, and ruggedized encapsulation to withstand vehicular loads, weather cycles, and vandalism. The PV layer is typically protected under translucent, shatter-resistant surfaces engineered for friction and impact resistance. Embedded electronics enable LED lane marking, heating (for snow/ice melting), and real-time data telemetry.

Recent innovations include modular panel systems for faster repair and replacement, pressure-sensitive traffic detection, and off-grid storage integration. Advances in perovskite and flexible solar cells are also under evaluation to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Wireless communication, smart grid connectivity, and embedded IoT sensors make these surfaces interactive, intelligent, and multifunctional.

Where Are Solar Roadway Projects Being Piloted or Deployed?

Projects in countries like France, China, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have piloted solar roads in parking lots, pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and short stretches of highways. Airports, industrial campuses, and government buildings are exploring solar pavements for powering lights, signage, or adjacent buildings. In cities targeting carbon neutrality, solar roads are being tested in conjunction with EV charging and smart lighting systems.

Smart cities and green infrastructure programs are key drivers of experimentation, especially where budgets and policy support align. While full roadway coverage is not yet economically viable at scale, niche use cases—such as illuminated crosswalks, EV-only lanes, or disaster-ready microgrids—are gaining momentum.

The Growth in the Solar Roadways Market Is Driven by Several Factors…

Urbanization, sustainability mandates, and the convergence of mobility and energy networks are driving interest in solar roadways. Technological innovation in rugged solar panels, modular paving systems, and embedded electronics is making early-stage deployments more viable. Government incentives and smart infrastructure pilots are accelerating R&D.

Although economic and performance hurdles remain, rising interest in multifunctional, net-positive infrastructure is sustaining investment and experimentation. As construction techniques and materials evolve, solar roadways may complement—not replace—rooftop and utility-scale solar, contributing to distributed energy goals and the smart infrastructure revolution.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Solar Roadways market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Material (Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells, Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells); Application (Driveways Application, Parking Lots Application)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• Changi Airport Group
• Colas
• Directed Energy
• Eiffage Génie Civil
• Heijmans Infra
• Next Solar Materials
• Pavemetrics
• Procon Developments
• RoadBotics
• S:/i Mobility
• SolaRoad (Ooms Civiel)
• Solapave
• Solar Roadways Inc.
• SolarStone
• Société du Grand Paris
• Strabag AG
• Swiss Smart Roads
• TNO
• VolkerWessels Infra
• Wattway (Colas Group)

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