Portable Solar Charger Market Outlook:
Portable Solar Charger Market size was valued at USD 649.8 million in 2025 and is expected to surpass USD 2.40 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 13.9% during the forecast period, from, 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of portable solar charger is estimated at USD 740.8 million.
Key Portable Solar Charger Market Insights Summary:
By 2035, the Asia Pacific market is projected to capture 33.9% of the overall share.
The North America market is anticipated to secure 28.5% of the total market share.
The Europe market is forecasted to account for 22.2% of the market share.
The 10W to 50W segment is expected to secure the largest market share of 41.9% by 2035.
The consumer electronics segment is projected to witness the most substantial expansion, accounting for 39.8% market share by 2035.
Key Growth Trends:
- Rising outdoor recreation and off-grid activities
- Expanding consumer electronics penetration
Key Players:
- Anker Innovations Limited, Goal Zero (a NRG Energy Company), EcoFlow Inc., Renogy USA Inc., BigBlue Tech Corp, Xtorm (Telco Accessories B.V.), Allpowers Industrial International Ltd., RAVPower (Sunvalleytek International), Voltaic Systems, Solio by Better Energy Systems Ltd., Powertraveller International Ltd., SunnyBAG GmbH, Sun King (Greenlight Planet Inc.), SolioTek Solutions, Hardkorr Australia Pty Ltd
Global Portable Solar Charger Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:
2025 Market Size: USD 649.8 million
2026 Market Size: 740.8 million.
Projected Market Size: USD 2.40 billion by 2035
Growth Forecasts: 13.9% CAGR (2026-2035)
Largest Region: Asia Pacific(33.9% Share by 2035)
Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
Last updated on : 22 August, 2025
The primary growth stimulus of the portable solar charger market is the surge in adoption of renewable solar power due to government-sponsored incentives and deployment programs. For instance, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office has federally backed investments throughout the solar PV supply chain—from materials processing to module deployment. Their investments are helping establish onshore manufacturing capacity and supporting the U.S. federal decarbonization goals for 2035 and 2050. The combination of this policy support lowers the cost of financing projects and rapidly accelerates the scale-up of solar panel and related component manufacturing, creating a wider range of small, portable charging units available to B2B and off-grid off-the-shelf, as it becomes more widely available.
Portable Solar Charger Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Rising outdoor recreation and off-grid activities: Hiking, camping, and overlanding are becoming more popular and are leading to demand for portable solar chargers. According to the 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report, the outdoor recreation participation in 2023 expanded at 4.1%, with 175.8 million individuals and 7.7 million U.S. citizens indulging in some form of outdoor leisure activity for the first time. In addition, there has been a growing interest from consumers in eco-design-based equipment, including portable solar chargers. The incorporation of USB-C and fast-charging capabilities has also contributed to sales growth in consumer electronics.
- Expanding consumer electronics penetration: Demand for convenient sources of power is on the rise. Mobile technologies and services contribute 5.8% of the worldwide GDP and generates USD 6.5 trillion of economic value. By the end of 2030, as per a 2025 GSMA study, this figure will be USD 11 trillion in terms of revenue and 8.4% of GDP. Frequent travel and mobile device usage may have made solar charging a must-have accessory. This increasing consumption of technology, combined with electronics that thrive off grids, is making solar charging top-of-mind for consumers. The U.S. imports of consumer electronics reached USD 572,004 million in 2021 from USD 483,674 million in 2020. Furthermore, the U.S. domestic exports registered an annual growth of 10.3% to reach USD 161.5 billion in 2021. Along with this, more consumers have shifted to sustainable gadgets, producing a call for compact, foldable solar chargers, especially for those built into backpacks, power banks, and wearables.
U.S. Exports by Destination Market (2019-2023, in million USD)
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Destination Market |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
|
China |
15,134 |
16,537 |
17,819 |
19,373 |
21,779 |
|
Mexico |
19,728 |
19,179 |
17,151 |
15,092 |
17,795 |
|
Canada |
15,659 |
16,078 |
15,752 |
14,082 |
15,114 |
|
Netherlands |
7,856 |
8,729 |
8,896 |
8,042 |
9,304 |
|
Germany |
8,572 |
8,865 |
9,145 |
8,117 |
8,825 |
|
Japan |
9,139 |
9,215 |
8,761 |
8,106 |
8,190 |
|
South Korea |
7,151 |
7,247 |
7,192 |
6,994 |
6,597 |
|
Taiwan |
4,706 |
4,789 |
4,735 |
5,515 |
6,461 |
|
Singapore |
4,954 |
4,894 |
4,781 |
4,601 |
4,824 |
|
Malaysia |
4,657 |
3,995 |
3,625 |
3,459 |
4,812 |
|
United Kingdom |
4,932 |
5,396 |
5,159 |
4,249 |
4,262 |
|
Hong Kong |
5,233 |
5,188 |
4,361 |
3,572 |
3,783 |
|
Australia |
3,228 |
3,462 |
3,358 |
3,150 |
3,298 |
|
Belgium |
3,371 |
2,949 |
2,998 |
2,645 |
3,015 |
|
France |
3,881 |
3,455 |
3,343 |
2,864 |
2,927 |
Source: USITC
- Military and emergency services adoption: Portable solar solutions are being used increasingly by the defense and disaster response sectors. According to the U.S. Army’s Climate Strategy (2022), the military will extend solar charging with the aim of reducing fuel convoys. The global military expenditure was USD 2.4 trillion in 2023, as published by the World Bank Group. Moreover, the U.S. DoD in January 2024, funded USD 55 million in grants for defense programs aimed at enhancing efficiency and resilience of energy installations and battery usage, including solar chargers. In situations where power is needed during hurricanes, wildfires, and conflicts that disrupt infrastructure, deployable solar chargers have proven to supply power. They are already being used in emergency preparedness kits for the family readiness groups of military units ready to deploy due to their small size, waterproof capabilities, and durability.
Challenges
- High initial purchase costs: Despite long-term savings, the initial expense of portable solar chargers is still a major barrier to their adoption. For instance, the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index shows a 6.2% increase in the price of components for solar devices between 2020-2023, largely due to the prices of lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic cells. Most high-efficiency chargers cost between $61-$201, which is not competitive with mass market alternatives like power banks. As with any other technology, cost generally represents an important barrier to entry for people in lower-income and developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and some regions of Southeast Asia. People are very cost-conscious when considering purchasing a portable solar charger.
- Limited charging capacity and speed: Portable solar chargers tend to have low wattage output (generally 5W–25W), and therefore, they are inadequate for high-energy devices and fast charging needs. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) examined charging through small panels, and it identified solar charging rates during the daytime as being 2-6 times slower than wall outlets. This slower charging of energy becomes very problematic for users who may need quick energy replenishment for their smartphones, laptops, and GPS devices during outdoor recreation.
Portable Solar Charger Market Size and Forecast:
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Year |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
13.9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 649.8 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 2.40 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Portable Solar Charger Market Segmentation:
Power Capacity Segment Analysis
The 10W to 50W segment is predicted to gain the largest market share of 41.9% during the projected period by 2035, between lightweight and power efficiency, making it ideal for small/medium devices, including phones, cameras, and power banks. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the consumer's power consumption needs are increasingly being met by decentralized systems like portable solar chargers, as access to the grid has become increasingly inconsistent. The 10 - 50 W range has enough wattage for a consumer to charge for daily usage without the charger becoming large enough to discourage capturing that daily charge, making it ideal for retail and online purchase/usage on a large scale.
Application Segment Analysis
The consumer electronics segment is anticipated to constitute the most significant growth by 2034, with 39.8% market share, mainly due to portable devices rapidly becoming owned across the board. The smartphone market has high penetration in most developed user markets, while off-grid demand in developing countries rises due to portable electronic needs powered by alternative energy. Diverse attempts to promote product development of integrated solar technologies are receiving research funding from the U.S. Energy Department (DoE) as an effort to foster widespread adoption of solar chargers. The solar charger is anticipated to play an increasing role at a larger scale to charge mobile phones, tablets, and GPS units in any environment, from densely populated cities to the remote wilderness.
Type Segment Analysis
The foldable solar chargers segment is anticipated to constitute the most significant growth by 2034, with 36.4% market share, mainly due to their lightweight, compact construction and efficiency in transforming sunlight into energy, primarily for outdoor and emergency applications. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) acknowledges the movement towards lightweight solar technologies in portable applications. As demand for lightweight energy devices increases, the market for foldable solar chargers is rapidly growing. According to NREL, flexible and foldable PV panels are largely being used in a military and recreational context to serve a growing consumer preference toward on-the-go charging methods.
Our in-depth analysis of the portable solar charger market includes the following segments:
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Portable Solar Charger Market - Regional Analysis
Asia Pacific Market Insights
By 2035, the Asia Pacific market is expected to hold 33.9% of the market share due to increasing outdoor and off-grid energy demand, as well as the increasing penetration of mobile devices and the rise of more environmentally-conscious consumer behavior. A growing rural population in the region, particularly in Southeast Asian and Indian countries, is increasingly dependent on portable energy sources, where their access to the grid is intermittent. The demand for portable solar chargers in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines is high due to their prior electrification programs. In addition, investments into clean tech by government and private sector players, strengthened by a supply chain of manufacturing hubs in China, Vietnam, and Malaysia, suggest a strong adoption rate across a number of different end-user verticals.
The portable solar charger market in China will remain steady from 2026 to 2035, foreshadowed by government-supported green energy initiatives. The available capacity of domestic electronics producers and a growing number of mobile-first users will all lead to stronger demand for portable solar chargers on the go to match the more than 1.8 billion mobile cellular subscriptions expected by 2030. Investment in research and development around solar and battery technology in China has been strengthened by its “Dual Carbon” goal of carbon peaking before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. In addition, initiatives such as the Green Belt and Road Initiative and domestic subsidies to localize solar manufacturing will also help with affordability and deployment ability of portable solar chargers in the urban and semi-urban segments.
North America Market Insights
North America market is expected to hold 28.5% of the market share due to strong government incentives, high consumer awareness, and a solid industrial ecosystem with many large manufacturers located there. The regional market benefits from high overall adoption rates for outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, a defense industry, and transportation. The CAGR estimates for North America are predicting strong global growth rates range over the forecast timeframe.
The U.S. portable solar charger market constitutes a foundational pillar of the North America market, as it is being driven by strong adoption rates among individual consumers, as well as the defense and outdoor recreation sectors. Growth of the market is being furthered by existing market players (Goal Zero, Anker, Voltaic) with lightweight, high-efficiency designs, as well as government policies that encourage renewable, off-grid power solutions. CAGR estimates are mid-teens, with increasing values projected into the upcoming late 2020s, due to increasing demand across multiple sectors.
Europe Market Insights
Europe market is expected to hold 22.2% of the market share due to strong climate policies geared toward fulfilling European climate agreements and clean energy goals. By 2030, it is estimated that 66% of consumers in Europe will prioritize sustainable or eco-friendly products. The European Union’s solar energy capacity is projected to surpass 600 GW by 2030. Both the European Green Deal, along with initiatives such as “REPowerEU”, will bolster off-grid solar take-up, providing substantially improved funding to decrease Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Key Portable Solar Charger Market Players:
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
The global portable solar charger market is highly competitive, comprising U.S. companies Anker, Goal Zero and EcoFlow that lead through innovation, distribution, and product diversification. European companies such as Xtorm and SunnyBAG have reduced overall form-factor and optimized eco-designs to align with regions’ sustainability objectives. Indian and Malaysian companies such as Sun King and SolioTek have utilized state-supported rural electrification programs to broaden their presence. Strategies include increasing an investment in higher wattage portable panels, collaborations with outdoor brands, active e-commerce strategies, and increasing lines of off-grid products for both consumer electronics and emergency preparedness applications.
Some of the key players operating in the market are listed below:
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Company Name |
Country of Origin |
Approx. Market Share (%) |
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Anker Innovations Limited |
USA |
11.6% |
|
Goal Zero (a NRG Energy Company) |
USA |
9.3% |
|
EcoFlow Inc. |
USA |
8.6% |
|
Renogy USA Inc. |
USA |
8.0% |
|
BigBlue Tech Corp |
USA |
6.2% |
|
Xtorm (Telco Accessories B.V.) |
Netherlands |
xx% |
|
Allpowers Industrial International Ltd. |
China |
xx% |
|
RAVPower (Sunvalleytek International) |
USA |
xx% |
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Voltaic Systems |
USA |
xx% |
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Solio by Better Energy Systems Ltd. |
USA |
xx% |
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Powertraveller International Ltd. |
UK |
xx% |
|
SunnyBAG GmbH |
Austria |
xx% |
|
Sun King (Greenlight Planet Inc.) |
India |
xx% |
|
SolioTek Solutions |
Malaysia |
xx% |
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Hardkorr Australia Pty Ltd |
Australia |
xx% |
Here are a few areas of focus covered in the competitive landscape of the market:
Recent Developments
- In May 2025, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. unveiled the PV and EV charging solution called the ONE EV Charger. Its remote troubleshooting helps bring down operation and maintenance costs, improve device operation, and minimize downtime.
- In September 2024, EcoFlow introduced another breadth of technology—the DELTA Pro 3 Solar Home Battery System and the RIVER 3 series (the RIVER 3 only took less than 6 minutes for a FULL 1 kWh charge, and the DELTA 3 Plus was certified as the world’s first SGS 5-Star Fast & Safe Charging Certification at 56 minutes). The systems utilized LFP batteries, GaN semiconductors, and opened the door for energy sectors to prioritize battery-grade development of next-generation materials critical to high-efficiency power electronics.
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