Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market Size Market

Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market Size & Overview – Key Insights & Forecast

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14520
  • Published Date: Aug, 2024
  • Pages: 236
  • Category: Information Technology & Semiconductors
  • Format: PDF
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Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analysed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific emerged as the most significant global thin-film photovoltaic market, with a 40% market revenue share in 2023.

The developing economies of the region like India and China have well-established manufacturing units with low production costs given cheaper labour and raw materials, making it a supply hub of the global market and contributing to its dominance in the global thin-film photovoltaic market. the favourable government regulations and supportive infrastructure are encouraging the adoption of solar energy, thereby augmenting the market’s growth. Similar private investment in solar energy advancements also contribute to the market’s growth. the presence of significant market players along with international and regional associations like the International Solar Alliance also augment the market’s growth.

Asia Pacific Region Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market Share in 2023 - 40%

 

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  • A kesterite (CZTSSe) solar cell with a maximum power conversion efficiency of 14.6% and a validated efficiency of 14.2% was created by a team of researchers under the direction of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). One of the most promising options for light absorber materials is kesterite, which may find application in less expensive thin-film solar cells. Common elements including copper, tin, zinc, and selenium are found in keterites. To prevent the development of profound faults in the CZTSSe absorber, the Chinese research team used a method they called kinetics-based. The gadget's power conversion efficiency during testing under typical lighting settings was 14.6%.

Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into cadmium telluride (CdTe), amorphous silicon (a-Si), and copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS). The cadmium telluride (CdTe) segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 42% in 2023. Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is composed of cadmium and tellurium. They are infused in a 1:1 ratio. They are highly effective and cost-efficient making them a desirable option for solar energy conversion. They are preferred by manufacturers given their low manufacturing costs. the low production costs facilitate scalability as well as low retail costs making solar energy an affordable option for majority. Additionally, CdTe makes solar energy conversion a highly efficient processes even in less ideal or challenging conditions. Therefore, the low-cost production, scalability, high-efficiency and versatility make it the dominant type in the global thin-film photovoltaic market.

  • First Solar, a well-known solar manufacturer, and ZSW Research Institute announced a collaboration to create novel thin-film solar PV technology.  ZSW is a research institute based in Stuttgart, Germany that has developed thin-film solar technology using copper, indium, gallium, and diselenide over the course of three decades. First Solar, meantime, is a significant participant in thin-film solar PV technology. It has production sites in Ohio and California, and another is scheduled to open in the US southeast in 2025. 

End user Segment Analysis

The end user segment is divided into residential, commercial and utility. The commercial segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 43% in 2023. Thin film photovoltaics are preferred over traditional silicon-based films by commercial users given its cost effectiveness and easy installation and maintenance processes. Commercial users receive subsidies and incentives from governments for adopting solar energy which makes them a dominant user in the market. commercial stakeholders are also becoming more climate-conscious driving their demand for thin-film photovoltaic. Furthermore, consumers also encourage commercial users to adopt renewable energy sources through their conscious buying efforts.

  • Researchers at the University of Oxford have made significant advances in solar photovoltaic technology using an ultra-thin material that can be installed on "almost any building" and has a conversion efficiency of over 27%. The new thin-film perovskite material from Oxford University uses a multi-junction technique that the scientists have described as a way to create growing amounts of solar electricity without requiring silicon-based solar panels. By stacking several light-absorbing layers onto a single solar cell, the method increases the amount of power that can be produced from a given amount of sunshine by using a wider spectrum of light.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global thin-film photovoltaic market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market by Type:

  • Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
  • Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
  • Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide (CIGS)

Global Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market by End User:

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Utility

Global Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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