Report Description Table of Contents The solar-powered microbes market was worth USD 120 million in 2023 and will be worth USD 310 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period. The Solar-Powered Microbes market is driven by the growing need for sustainable energy solutions and advancements in biotechnology. With global energy consumption set to increase in the coming years and decades, solar-powered microbes open a new way to convert sunlight into biofuels, and other valuable chemicals. For example, research pointed out that the synthesized microbe can convert CO and sunlight into bio fuels and biodegradable plastics to eliminate the utilization of fossil fuels. Recent developments include the use of synthetic biology to enhance the efficiency of photosynthetic microbes, making them more productive in converting sunlight into energy-rich compounds. With the global push to reduce carbon emissions, solar-powered microbes offer a promising path toward sustainable energy and resource production, aligning with efforts to combat climate change. A major opportunity in the Solar-Powered Microbes market lies in producing biofuels and bioplastics, which could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. With global biofuel demand expected to increase by 28% by 2026, solar-powered microbes can sustainably meet this demand by converting sunlight and carbon dioxide into renewable energy sources. For example, researchers are developing microbes that produce ethanol and hydrogen, key components in biofuels. Recent advancements include genetic engineering techniques that enhance the microbes' ability to photosynthesize and convert sunlight into energy more efficiently. This development holds promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offers a scalable solution for industries looking to transition to cleaner energy sources, opening up vast commercial opportunities in the renewable energy market. Market Segmentation By Type of Microbe: Cyanobacteria Algae Synthetic Bacteria Engineered Photosynthetic Organisms By Application: Biofuel Production Bioplastics and Biomaterials Carbon Sequestration Wastewater Treatment Food and Feed Production Pharmaceuticals By End-Use Industry: Energy (Biofuels) Chemicals and Materials (Bioplastics) Agriculture (Fertilizers, Animal Feed) Environmental Services (Waste Treatment, Carbon Capture) Pharmaceuticals (Drug Development) By Process: Photobioreactor Systems Open Pond Systems Hybrid Solar Bio-Hybrid Systems By Region North America US Mexico Canada Rest of North America Europe Switzerland Russia France Germany U.K Finland Turkey Netherlands Belgium Spain Italy Rest of Europe Asia Pacific India China South Korea Japan Singapore Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific LAMEA Brazil Argentina Uruguay Saudi Arabia Rest of LAMEA The Solar-Powered Microbes market is most developed in North America due to a focus on renewable energy research and biotechnology and greater investments in these industries. The U.S. leads the region, with government initiatives and funding supporting the development of innovative biofuels and sustainable technologies. For instance, through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), research has been conducted on the application of solar microbes in the generation of biofuels, a consideration of the national interest in a decrease in carbon emissions. Over the last few years, improvements in synthetic biology, particularly in some research laboratories across the United States of America, have improved how microbes produce energy-dense fuels such as ethanol and hydrogen from sunlight and carbon dioxide. These factors, along with a well-developed base of renewable energy infrastructure and an emphasis on divesting from fossil fuels, further cement North America’s position in this market. Key Players LanzaTech Joule Unlimited Technologies NovoNutrients Algenol Biotech LLC Global Algae Innovations Cyanotech Corporation Solazyme (TerraVia) Synthetic Genomics Inc. HelioBioSys Calysta, Inc. Frequently Asked Question About This Report . Table of Contents 1. SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET – PRODUCTION VOLUME BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 1.1. North America 1.2. Europe 1.3. Asia Pacific 1.4. Latin America 1.5. Middle East & Africa 2. SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET – REVENUE ($MILLION), BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 2.1. North America 2.2. Europe 2.3. Asia Pacific 2.4. Latin America 2.5. Middle East & Africa 3. MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS – SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET 3.1. Top 20 Players with Product Mix, Revenue, and Sales Volume 3.2. Market Share, 2023 3.3. Market By Type of Microbe and End Use Outlook Analysis 4. HISTORIC TRENDS IN SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET 5. EMERGING MARKET TRENDS 6. NORTH AMERICA SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 6.1. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 6.2. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 6.3. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Microbe 6.3.1. Cyanobacteria 6.3.2. Algae 6.3.3. Synthetic Bacteria 6.3.4. Engineered Photosynthetic Organisms 6.4. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Process 6.4.1. Photobioreactor Systems 6.4.2. Open Pond Systems 6.4.3. Hybrid Solar Bio-Hybrid Systems 6.5. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 6.5.1. Biofuel Production 6.5.2. Bioplastics and Biomaterials 6.5.3. Carbon Sequestration 6.5.4. Wastewater Treatment 6.5.5. Food and Feed Production 6.5.6. Pharmaceuticals 6.6. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-User 6.6.1. Energy (Biofuels) 6.6.2. Chemicals and Materials (Bioplastics) 6.6.3. Agriculture (Fertilizers, Animal Feed) 6.6.4. Environmental Services (Waste Treatment, Carbon Capture) 6.6.5. Pharmaceuticals (Drug Development) 6.7. North America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 6.7.1. USA 6.7.2. Canada 6.7.3. Rest of North America 7. USA SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8. EUROPE SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8.1. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 8.2. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 8.3. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Microbe 8.4. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Process 8.5. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 8.6. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-User 8.7. Europe Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 8.7.1. Germany 8.7.2. France 8.7.3. UK 8.7.4. Italy 8.7.5. Spain 8.7.6. Rest of Europe 9. APAC SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 9.1. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 9.2. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 9.3. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Microbe 9.4. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Process 9.5. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 9.6. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-User 9.7. APAC Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 9.7.1. China 9.7.2. Japan 9.7.3. South Korea 9.7.4. India 9.7.5. Australia 9.7.6. Rest of APAC 10. LATIN AMERICA SOLAR-POWERED MICROBES MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 10.1. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 10.2. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 10.3. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Microbe 10.4. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Process 10.5. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 10.6. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By End-User 10.7. Latin America Solar-Powered Microbes Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 10.7.1. Brazil 10.7.2. Argentina 10.7.3. Rest of Latin America 11. COMPANY PROFILES: 11.1. LANZATECH 11.1.1. Company Overview 11.1.2. Company Snapshot 11.1.3. Operating business segments 11.1.4. Product offered and Revenue 11.1.5. Production & Sales 11.2. Joule Unlimited Technologies 11.3. NovoNutrients 11.4. Algenol Biotech LLC 11.5. Global Algae Innovations 11.6. Cyanotech Corporation 11.7. Solazyme (TerraVia) 11.8. Synthetic Genomics Inc. 11.9. OTHER MARKET PLAYERS