Space-Based Solar Power Market by Beam Type (Laser Beam Power Transmission, Microwave Power Transmission), End Users (Government and Defense, Commercial), Application (Terrestrial, Space) and Region - Global Forecast to 2040

Space-Based Solar Power Market by Beam Type (Laser Beam Power Transmission, Microwave Power Transmission), End Users (Government and Defense, Commercial), Application (Terrestrial, Space) and Region - Global Forecast to 2040



The Space-Based Solar Power market is estimated to grow from USD 6.8 billion by 2040, from USD 4.7 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2030 to 2040. The increasing demand for green energy is a primary driver for Space-Based Solar Power as it offers a continuous and abundant source of clean energy, untethered by terrestrial limitations. Space-Based Solar Power’s potential to meet this demand sustainably, without greenhouse gas emissions, positions it as a vital contributor to the global transition towards renewable energy solutions.

“Laser Beam Power Transmission segment by beam type is expected to hold the second highest market share in 2030.”

Based on Beam Type, the Space-Based Solar Power market is categorized into laser beam power transmission and microwave power transmission. The laser beam power transmission segment having second highest share of 10.0%. The laser beam power transmission, beam type segment in the Space-Based Solar Power market is driven by advancements in laser technology, enabling efficient and focused energy transmission from space to Earth based receivers. Improved laser efficiency, beam control systems, and safety measures contribute to the growth of this segment, enhancing the feasibility and commercial viability of laser-based Space-Based Solar Power systems. Overall, both laser beam power transmission and microwave power transmission segments are crucial for the sustainable growth of the Space-Based Solar Power market.

“Commercial segment by end users is estimated to hold the second highest market share in 2030.”

Based on End Users, the market is further divided into Government and Defense and Commercial end users. The need for reliable and resilient energy sources, particularly for remote operations and off-grid facilities, will drive commercial interest in Space-Based Solar Power, which offers uninterrupted power generation capabilities. Partnerships and collaborations between commercial enterprises and space industry stakeholders will facilitate the development and deployment of Space-Based Solar Power systems adapted to commercial needs, driving market growth and adoption.

“Europe is expected to hold the second highest market share in 2030.”

The European Union's ambitious renewable energy targets and commitment to decarbonization under the European Green Deal will incentivize investment in innovative clean energy solutions like Space-Based Solar Power. In addition, Europe's established space industry, advanced technological expertise, and strong research and development capabilities position it as a key player in Space-Based Solar Power innovation and deployment. Also, the region's dense population centers and limited land availability make space-based solutions increasingly attractive for meeting energy needs sustainably. supportive regulatory frameworks and incentives at both national and EU levels will provide further impetus for the development and commercialization of Space-Based Solar Power projects in the region.

Strategic partnerships between European Space Agencies (ESA), Airbus and EMROD will facilitate collaborative efforts to advance Space-Based Solar Power technologies and infrastructure. Joint initiatives often lead to the development of innovative Space-Based Solar Power solutions tailored to specific models.

The break-up of the profile of primary participants in the Space-Based Solar Power market:

By Company Type: Tier 1 – 49%, Tier 2 – 37%, and Tier 3 – 14%

By Designation: C Level – 55%, Director Level – 27%, Others – 18%

By Region: North America – 32%, Europe – 32%, Asia Pacific – 16%, Middle East – 10%, Latin America – 7%, Africa- 3%

Airbus (Netherlands), Northrop Grumman (US), OHB SE (Germany), Thales Alenia Space (France), Boeing (US), EMROD (New Zealand). These key players offer connectivity applicable to various sectors and have well-equipped and strong distribution networks across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Research Coverage:

In terms of applications, the Space-Based Solar Power market is divided into terrestrial and space applications.

The beam type segment of the Space-Based Solar Power market is divided into laser beam power transmission and microwave power transmission.

The end users-based segmentation includes government and defense, and commercial.

This report segments the Space-Based Solar Power market across three key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific. The report's scope includes in-depth information on significant factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities that influence the growth of the Space-Based Solar Power market.

A comprehensive analysis of major industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business profiles, solutions, and services. This analysis also covers key aspects like agreements, collaborations, new product launches, contracts, expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships associated with the Space-Based Solar Power market.

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This report serves as a valuable resource for market leaders and newcomers in the Space-Based Solar Power market, offering data that closely approximates revenue figures for both the overall market and its subsegments. It equips stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, facilitating informed decisions to enhance their market positioning and formulating effective go-to-market strategies for Simulation. The report imparts valuable insights into the market dynamics, offering information on crucial factors such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, enabling stakeholders to gauge the market's pulse.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of the key driver (Increasing global requirement for energy consumption, technological evolution of green energy generation), restraint (high initial investment cost, space debris and maintenance concerns, political and regulatory landscape) opportunities (a country’s strategic independence, government initiatives for green energy ecosystem) and challenges (technological challenges involved in power transfer, competition with other renewable sources, expensive geo/leo launch cost, space based assembly ) there are several factors that could contribute to an increase in the Space-Based Solar Power market.

Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on Space-Based Solar Power systems offered by the top players in the market

Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the Space-Based Solar Power market

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the Space-Based Solar Power market across varied regions.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Space-Based Solar Power market

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players in the Space-Based Solar Power market


  • INTRODUCTION
    • STUDY OBJECTIVES
    • MARKET DEFINITION
    • STUDY SCOPE
      • MARKETS COVERED
      • REGIONS COVERED
      • YEARS CONSIDERED
    • INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
      • Table INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
    • CURRENCY CONSIDERED
      • Table USD EXCHANGE RATES
    • STAKEHOLDERS
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
    • INTRODUCTION
      • SECONDARY DATA
      • PRIMARY DATA
    • RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS
      • DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS
      • SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS
    • FACTOR ANALYSIS
      • INTRODUCTION
      • DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
      • SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
    • MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION AND METHODOLOGY
      • BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
      • TOP-DOWN APPROACH
    • DATA TRIANGULATION
    • RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
      • GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS
      • PARAMETRIC ASSUMPTIONS FOR MARKET FORECAST
    • RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
    • RISK ASSESSMENT
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • PREMIUM INSIGHTS
    • ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET
    • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE
    • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER
  • MARKET OVERVIEW
    • INTRODUCTION
    • MARKET DYNAMICS
      • DRIVERS
      • RESTRAINTS
      • OPPORTUNITIES
      • CHALLENGES
    • VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
    • TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
    • ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
      • Table ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM
    • REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
      • Table NORTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
      • Table EUROPE: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
      • Table ASIA PACIFIC: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
    • TRADE DATA ANALYSIS
      • Table COUNTRY-WISE IMPORTS, 2018-2022 (USD THOUSAND)
      • Table COUNTRY-WISE EXPORTS, 2018-2022 (USD THOUSAND)
    • TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
    • TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
      • KEY TECHNOLOGIES
      • SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGIES
    • KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
      • Table KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024-2025
    • USE CASE ANALYSIS
      • LOW-COST LAUNCH CAPABILITIES
      • SATELLITE CONSTELLATION FOR SOLAR POWER
      • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER PROTOTYPE
    • PATENT ANALYSIS
      • Table INNOVATIONS AND PATENT REGISTRATIONS, 2019-2023
  • INDUSTRY TRENDS
    • INTRODUCTION
    • TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
      • ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES
      • ADVANCED RECTENNA DESIGN
      • MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELLS
      • SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
    • IMPACT OF MEGATRENDS
      • 3D PRINTING
      • SPACE-BASED RESOURCE UTILIZATION
      • IN-SPACE MANUFACTURING
    • INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW
      • SATELLITE SUBSYSTEMS
      • GROUND STATION SUBSYSTEMS
  • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE
    • INTRODUCTION
      • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
    • MICROWAVE POWER TRANSMISSION
      • HIGH-SCALE TRANSMISSION AND SCALABILITY TO DRIVE MARKET
    • LASER BEAM POWER TRANSMISSION
      • LOW INITIAL INVESTMENT TO DRIVE MARKET
  • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY APPLICATION
    • INTRODUCTION
    • TERRESTRIAL
      • GROWING DEMAND FOR CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
    • SPACE
      • INCREASING NEED FOR COST-EFFECTIVE SPACE POWER SOLUTIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
  • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER
    • INTRODUCTION
      • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
    • GOVERNMENT AND DEFENSE
      • RISING MILITARIZATION OF SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER TO DRIVE MARKET
    • COMMERCIAL
      • MINING, TOURISM, AND AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
  • SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY REGION
    • INTRODUCTION
    • REGIONAL RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS
      • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY REGION, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
    • NORTH AMERICA
      • NORTH AMERICA: PESTLE ANALYSIS
      • NORTH AMERICA: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS
        • Table NORTH AMERICA: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
        • Table NORTH AMERICA: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
      • US
    • EUROPE
      • EUROPE: PESTLE ANALYSIS
      • EUROPE: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS
        • Table EUROPE: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
        • Table EUROPE: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
      • UK
    • ASIA PACIFIC
      • ASIA PACIFIC: PESTLE ANALYSIS
      • ASIA PACIFIC: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS
        • Table ASIA PACIFIC: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY BEAM TYPE, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
        • Table ASIA PACIFIC: SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET, BY END USER, 2030-2040 (USD MILLION)
      • CHINA
      • JAPAN
  • COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
    • INTRODUCTION
    • STRATEGIES OF KEY PLAYERS
      • Table STRATEGIES OF KEY PLAYERS
    • MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
    • COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
      • STARS
      • EMERGING LEADERS
      • PERVASIVE PLAYERS
      • PARTICIPANTS
      • COMPANY FOOTPRINT
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: COMPANY FOOTPRINT
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: BEAM TYPE FOOTPRINT
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: END USER FOOTPRINT
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: REGION FOOTPRINT
    • COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
      • PRODUCT LAUNCHES
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JUNE 2023
      • DEALS
        • Table SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER MARKET: DEALS, OCTOBER 2022-OCTOBER 2023
  • COMPANY PROFILES
    • INTRODUCTION
    • KEY PLAYERS
      • AIRBUS
        • Table AIRBUS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table AIRBUS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
        • Table AIRBUS: PRODUCT LAUNCHES
        • Table AIRBUS: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
      • NORTHROP GRUMMAN
        • Table NORTHROP GRUMMAN: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table NORTHROP GRUMMAN: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
        • Table NORTHROP GRUMMAN: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
      • OHB SE
        • Table OHB SE: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table OHB SE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
      • THALES ALENIA SPACE
        • Table THALES ALENIA SPACE: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table THALES ALENIA SPACE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
        • Table THALES ALENIA SPACE: DEALS
        • Table THALES ALENIA SPACE: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
      • BOEING
        • Table BOEING: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table BOEING: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
      • EMROD
        • Table EMROD: COMPANY OVERVIEW
        • Table EMROD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
        • Table EMROD: DEALS
        • Table EMROD: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
    • OTHER PLAYERS
      • AIRBORNE
        • Table AIRBORNE: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SPACETECH GMBH
        • Table SPACETECH GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • VIRTUS SOLIS
        • Table VIRTUS SOLIS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • AZUR SPACE SOLAR POWER GMBH
        • Table AZUR SPACE SOLAR POWER GMBH: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • CESI S.P.A.
        • Table CESI S.P.A.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • CELESTIA ENERGY
        • Table CELESTIA ENERGY: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SIRIN ORBITAL SYSTEMS AG
        • Table SIRIN ORBITAL SYSTEMS AG: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • OVERVIEW ENERGY
        • Table OVERVIEW ENERGY: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SPACE SOLAR
        • Table SPACE SOLAR: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SOLAR SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
        • Table SOLAR SPACE TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • METASAT UK
        • Table METASAT UK: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • PHOTONICITY PTE. LTD.
        • Table PHOTONICITY PTE. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
        • Table SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • SOLAREN CORPORATION
        • Table SOLAREN CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • POWERLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES
        • Table POWERLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
      • FRALOCK LLC
        • Table FRALOCK LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW
  • APPENDIX
    • DISCUSSION GUIDE
    • KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
    • CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
    • RELATED REPORTS
    • AUTHOR DETAILS

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