Market overview
The global solar module testing market is worth USD 981 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 9.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Qualification and certification testing is the largest by offering segment.
| Scope | Test systems and certification testing for photovoltaic modules, including flash simulators, electroluminescence imagers, climate chambers, and qualification and bankability testing services. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Testing Equipment |
| Value 2025 | USD 900 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 981 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 2.3 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 9.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 198 thousand tests |
| Volume 2036 | 519 thousand tests |
| Average price 2026 | USD 4,950 per test |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Solar Module Testing market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 981 mn |
| 2027 | USD 1.1 bn |
| 2028 | USD 1.2 bn |
| 2029 | USD 1.3 bn |
| 2030 | USD 1.4 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.5 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.6 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.8 bn |
| 2034 | USD 2.0 bn |
| 2035 | USD 2.1 bn |
| 2036 | USD 2.3 bn |
Solar Module Testing market segmentation
By offering
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification and certification testing | 40.0% | 36.3% | USD 392 mn | 8.0% |
| Bankability and reliability testing | 20.0% | 23.9% | USD 196 mn | 10.9% |
| Flash testers and simulators | 22.0% | 21.9% | USD 216 mn | 8.9% |
| Inspection and imaging systems | 18.0% | 17.9% | USD 177 mn | 8.9% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module manufacturers | 58.0% | 57.5% | USD 569 mn | 8.9% |
| Independent test laboratories | 20.0% | 20.7% | USD 196 mn | 9.4% |
| Project developers and owners | 22.0% | 21.8% | USD 216 mn | 8.9% |
By module technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono PERC | 33.0% | 14.0% | USD 324 mn | 0.04% |
| n-type TOPCon | 38.0% | 47.0% | USD 373 mn | 11.3% |
| Heterojunction | 11.0% | 16.0% | USD 108 mn | 13.2% |
| Thin film CdTe | 9.0% | 8.0% | USD 88 mn | 7.7% |
| Perovskite tandem | 2.0% | 7.0% | USD 20 mn | 23.6% |
| Other | 7.0% | 8.0% | USD 69 mn | 10.5% |
By test stage
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design qualification | 28.0% | 27.0% | USD 275 mn | 8.6% |
| Production line | 39.0% | 40.0% | USD 383 mn | 9.3% |
| In-field and operating | 33.0% | 33.0% | USD 324 mn | 9.0% |
By test location
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-house at factory | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 392 mn | 8.4% |
| Third-party laboratory | 42.0% | 43.0% | USD 412 mn | 9.3% |
| On-site at plant | 18.0% | 19.0% | USD 177 mn | 9.6% |
Top 25 countries for solar module testing by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 91.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 432 mn | 44.0% | USD 985 mn | 8.6% |
| 2 | United States | USD 108 mn | 11.0% | USD 246 mn | 8.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 108 mn | 11.0% | USD 353 mn | 12.6% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 59 mn | 6.0% | USD 111 mn | 6.6% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 39 mn | 4.0% | USD 67 mn | 5.5% |
| 6 | Vietnam | USD 39 mn | 4.0% | USD 107 mn | 10.5% |
| 7 | Spain | USD 29 mn | 3.0% | USD 60 mn | 7.5% |
| 8 | Italy | USD 29 mn | 3.0% | USD 60 mn | 7.5% |
| 9 | Australia | USD 29 mn | 3.0% | USD 67 mn | 8.6% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 20 mn | 2.0% | USD 58 mn | 11.5% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 6.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 16 mn | 9.2% |
| 12 | Turkey | USD 6.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 15 mn | 9.0% |
| 13 | Netherlands | USD 5.9 mn | 0.6% | USD 12 mn | 7.0% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 5.5 mn | 0.6% | USD 13 mn | 9.2% |
| 15 | Malaysia | USD 5.2 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 9.0% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 4.9 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 9.0% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | USD 4.6 mn | 0.5% | USD 11 mn | 9.0% |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | USD 4.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 10.0 mn | 9.0% |
| 19 | Chile | USD 3.9 mn | 0.4% | USD 9.3 mn | 9.0% |
| 20 | Egypt | USD 3.6 mn | 0.4% | USD 8.6 mn | 9.0% |
| 21 | South Africa | USD 3.2 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.7 mn | 9.0% |
| 22 | Taiwan | USD 2.9 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.0 mn | 9.0% |
| 23 | France | USD 2.6 mn | 0.3% | USD 5.1 mn | 6.8% |
| 24 | Poland | USD 2.3 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.3 mn | 9.0% |
| 25 | Pakistan | USD 2.0 mn | 0.2% | USD 4.6 mn | 9.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 25 mn | 2.5% | USD 59 mn | 9.1% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- TUV Rheinland
- TUV SUD
- UL Solutions
- Intertek
- DNV
- Spire Testing Solutions
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Kiwa PVEL
- SGS
- Bureau Veritas
- RETC
- Fraunhofer ISE CalLab
- PI Berlin
- Halm Elektronik
- Pasan
- Berger Lichttechnik
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Eternal Sun
- Wavelabs
- Atonometrics
- Endeas
- Sinovoltaics
- Aescusoft
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the solar module testing market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 9.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by offering, by end use, by module technology, by test stage, by test location. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the solar module testing market?
The global solar module testing market is estimated at USD 900 mn in 2025 and USD 981 mn in 2026.
How fast will the solar module testing market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 2.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.3 bn.
Which country is the largest market for solar module testing?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 432 mn in 2026, 44.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 66.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which solar module testing segment is largest?
In the by offering split, Qualification and certification testing is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading solar module testing companies?
Global leaders include TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD, UL Solutions, Intertek.
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