Solar Mirror Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, – By Technology (Parabolic Trough, Linear Fresnel, Power Tower, and Dish/Engine System), By End User (Utilities, Industrial, and Commercial), and By Region and Competition 2018-2028F

Global solar mirror market is predicted to grow during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for energy and the rising awareness of renewable energy sources across the globe.

Solar mirrors, which are large, curved reflectors, play a vital role in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants by focusing sunlight onto a central receiver. These mirrors are expected to experience significant market growth in the foreseeable future, driven by rising demand from various industries such as mining, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. The utilization of solar electricity as a backup power source is increasingly common in industrial operations, while solar panels serve as the sole power supply in off-grid areas. This is particularly relevant for remote mining sites, where solar panels are essential for meeting the daily energy needs on-site.

Government Investments Boost the Market for Solar Mirror

Furthermore, in the Asia Pacific region, India is one of the highly contributing countries in the field of renewable energy with growing investment and initiatives. For instance, the union government has increased capital expenditure on infrastructure investment by 33%, or USD 121 billion for 2023–2024, which is 3.3% of GDP. Such factors are expected to significantly expand the market for infrastructure and increase the demand for solar mirror in the panel to provide a continuous supply of electricity.

There are many mega projects coming up in Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar with AIUIA Project, Neom, Amaala Project, Diriyah Gate, Aseer Development Project, Jawharat Jeddah, Dubai Creek Tower, The Heart of Europe, Meydan One, and Deira Islands, where continuous electricity is required. As a result, a large number of solar panels are installed. Therefore, the demand for solar mirror is expected to rise during the forecast period.

Increasing Focus on Low Carbon Emissions

The increasing focus on low carbon emissions has a direct impact on the global solar mirror market; the demand for mirrors has grown significantly. Companies are now looking to reduce their CO2 emissions while improving their efficiency and performance. The use of solar mirrors helps to reduce the reliance on other forms of energy such as coal and oil, while allowing companies to produce electricity from a renewable energy source. In addition, the use of solar mirrors has the added benefit of regulating temperatures reducing stress on cooling systems and air-conditioners in commercial and industrial settings. With the increasing demand for low emission and cost-effective energy solutions, solar mirrors are becoming an increasingly attractive option for businesses.

The use of solar energy increases environmental sustainability, disaster resilience, and efforts to combat climate change. The use of clean renewable energy has increased. This includes improving air quality by promoting rural development with off-grid electricity through the use of solar mirrors. The energy produced is then used to generate electricity or can be stored in batteries or thermal storage for use later. Thus, through this kind of application, the demand for solar mirrors is expected to increase globally. In some cases, the cost of renewable energy is competitive, and unsubsidized renewable energy has the potential to be less expensive than new conventional generators. As a result, the need for solar mirrors rises along with the demand for sustainable energy systems.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Global Solar Mirror Market

In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak had a wide-ranging impact on the global economy. Lockdowns were implemented all around the globe to contain the spread of the disease. As a result, all non-essential manufacturing activities were immediately stopped. This negatively impacted the production of solar mirrors. As solar panels and photovoltaic cells are mostly produced in China, the global supply chain had disrupted drastically. The reason behind China was COVID-19 pandemic's epicenter, where industry and the supply chain were significantly hampered. Additionally, lockdown imposed by the government to control on the spread of COVID-19 diseases which directly impact the production and market of solar mirror across the country. As a result, the production of solar mirrors was disrupted, which had a negative impact on the global solar mirror market.

Recent Developments/ Investment

• On May 21, 2023, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, a subsidiary of the Water & Electricity Holding Company, and ACWA Power decided to invest USD 3.25 billion to develop and operate 4.55 GW of solar power projects across the country.
• On March 21, 2023, the president of the United States of America decided to invest USD 0.5 trillion in clean energy and climate action for the upcoming years. Additionally, this effect will help to access new savings, new jobs, and new opportunities across the nation during the forecast period.
• On Feb 18, 2023, in the Asia Pacific , India had the potential to attract an investment of over USD 20 billion in renewables and required a strong framework for sustainable power. This will boost the growth of the market for solar mirrors in the upcoming years.
• On January 30, 2023, the Saudi Arabia government decided to invest around USD 266 billion in the clean energy industry across the nation. Additionally, the government has aimed to install transport lines and a distribution network to export energy across the world and produce green hydrogen.
• In October 2022, the Australian government decided to invest around 17 billion in the projects of clean energy and renewables across the nation. The government has allotted a record investment of approximately USD 17 billion to focus on clean energy and provide a greater direction toward the net zero commitment by the end of 2050.
• In 2021, PUB, Singapore's national water agency, planned to develop one of the world's largest single-floating solar photovoltaic systems in the Tengeh Reservoir. Sembcorp will be in charge of building the solar farm, which, on completion, will be able to power around 16,000 four-room housing board flats. This is a significant step that illustrates Singapore's desire to increase its usage of renewable energy and, eventually, convert its reservoirs into energy batteries.
• On October 21, 2021, 100 MW molten salt solar thermal power plant, also known as supermirror power plant.  Additionally, more than 12,000 heliostats, and sparkles are in the Gobi Desert in Dunhuang, China. Chinese enterprises designed, invested, and constructed the plant. The power plant is one of the world's highest molten-salt solar thermal power plants, which was designed to generate 390 million kilowatt-hours of power annually.
• On August 21, 2020, Japan aimed to decline its green hydrogen price to USD 3/kg by 2030. This will require the levelized cost of renewable electricity to fall under USD 50/MWh, an additional 37% reduction from the current forecast for domestic solar and wind plants.

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