Solar energy industry associations by country: 72 associations in 48 countries (2026)
By The PV Index · Published 30 October 2026 · Last updated 30 October 2026. Counts as of 2026-11-02.
The PV Index lists 72 associations in 48 countries. Belgium has the most (5), followed by Germany (3), India (3) and Jordan (3). By region: Europe (28), Middle East & Africa (15), Asia (12), Latin America (10), North America (5) and Oceania (2).
Solar industry associations represent the companies that make, sell, build and run solar plants. They lobby on policy and grid rules, publish market data, write codes of practice, run training and certification, and organise events. This guide lists every association in the directory by region and country, including global and regional bodies.
Solar industry associations by region and country
Country names link to our country pages, which list every solar company in the directory for that country. Each name links to its listing page with the official website.
Europe (28 associations, 19 countries)
Middle East & Africa (15 associations, 10 countries)
Asia (12 associations, 9 countries)
Latin America (10 associations, 7 countries)
| Country | Associations | Solar industry associations listed |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | ABGD - Associação Brasileira de Geração Distribuída, ABSOLAR |
| Chile | 2 | ACERA - Asociación Chilena de Energías Renovables y Almacenamiento, ACESOL |
| Mexico | 2 | ANES, ASOLMEX |
| Argentina | 1 | CADER |
| Colombia | 1 | SER Colombia |
| Costa Rica | 1 | ACOPE |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | ASOFER |
North America (5 associations, 2 countries)
| Country | Associations | Solar industry associations listed |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | American Clean Power Association (ACP), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), SEIA |
| Canada | 2 | Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), Energy Storage Canada |
Oceania (2 associations, 1 country)
| Country | Associations | Solar industry associations listed |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | Clean Energy Council, Smart Energy Council |
What a solar association does for its members
- Policy and regulation. Responds to consultations on tariffs, net metering, grid codes and import duties.
- Market data. Many publish installation statistics and market outlooks; our statistics page summarises the directory itself.
- Standards and quality. Codes of conduct, installer certification and consumer complaint schemes.
- Events and networking. Conferences and trade shows; see our solar trade shows guide.
Regulators, energy agencies and state power buyers are listed in the same Organizations category, under Government Agencies.
All 72 associations in the directory
Sorted A to Z.
How this list was compiled
Each listing is written from the organisation's own website and public materials and reviewed by hand; inclusion is free and never paid for. The list covers listings typed Industry Associations; government agencies, research institutes and testing labs are in their own types. Counts on this page are generated from the directory data at every release. Missing one? Submit it for review.
Frequently asked questions
How many solar industry associations are there?
The PV Index lists 72 solar and renewable energy industry associations as of 2026-11-02, national ones in 48 countries plus regional and global bodies.
Which country has the most solar industry associations in the directory?
Belgium, with 5 of the 72, followed by Germany (3), India (3) and Jordan (3).
Which solar industry associations are in the Middle East and Africa?
The PV Index lists 15 in the Middle East and Africa: Jordan (3), Kenya (2), South Africa (2), United Arab Emirates (2), Lebanon (1), Morocco (1), Nigeria (1), Rwanda (1), Tanzania (1) and Zimbabwe (1).
Which solar industry associations are in Asia and Latin America?
Asia: 12 (India (3), China (2), Indonesia (1), Japan (1), Malaysia (1), Pakistan (1), South Korea (1), Taiwan (1) and Vietnam (1)). Latin America: 10 (Brazil (2), Chile (2), Mexico (2), Argentina (1), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1) and Dominican Republic (1)).
What does a solar energy association do?
It represents solar companies on policy and regulation, publishes market data, sets codes of practice and training standards, and runs events for its members.
Should a solar installer join an association?
Membership is usually voluntary. It gives access to policy updates, training and events, and in some countries a code of conduct or quality label that customers recognise.
How do I get listed in The PV Index?
Submit the website through the free form at https://thepvindex.com/submit/. Listing is free. Every submission is reviewed by hand, and only organisations that are active in the solar PV industry and have a working website are added. Inclusion and order are never for sale.
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