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2024-2032 年按類型、安裝、最終用戶和地區分類的薄膜太陽能電池市場報告Thin Film Solar Cell Market Report by Type, Installation, End User, and Region 2024-2032 |
IMARC Group年全球薄膜太陽能電池市場規模達159億美元。由於大眾對環境問題的日益關注,再生能源的採用越來越多,這主要推動了市場的發展。
主要市場促進因素:由於環境問題日益嚴重,再生能源的採用越來越多,這主要推動了市場的成長。除此之外,政府機構透過優惠政策提供的支持以及主要參與者對提高效率和降低成本的重視也為全球薄膜太陽能電池市場創造了積極的前景。
主要市場趨勢:太陽能電池板效率和生產流程的不斷進步正在推動薄膜太陽能電池市場的發展。此外,薄膜太陽能電池(TFSC)與人工智慧和智慧技術的整合正在使太陽能變得更加高效,預計這將在預測期內提振薄膜太陽能電池市場。
地理趨勢:亞太地區主導全球市場,大部分需求來自中國和日本等國家。這可以歸因於太陽能電池板在公用事業規模、商業和住宅應用中的部署不斷增加。
競爭格局:全球薄膜太陽能電池市場的一些領導企業包括Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.、First Solar Inc.、Flisom、Hanergy Thin Film Power EME BV、Kaneka Corporation、Miasole(漢能控股Group Limited)、Oxford光伏有限公司、創益太陽能控股有限公司及無錫尚德電力股份有限公司等。
挑戰與機會:薄膜太陽能電池市場的一些主要挑戰是對增強型儲能解決方案的需求不斷增加以及與傳統能源的競爭日益激烈。然而,重大機遇,包括能源儲存方面的持續創新以及不斷採用新技術和材料來提高薄膜太陽能電池的成本效益和效率,將在預測期內繼續推動全球市場。
政府當局加大力度
由於擴大採用再生能源作為主要燃料,薄膜太陽能電池市場正在顯著成長。除此之外,各國政府當局正在採取舉措,最大限度地減少溫室氣體排放,提高長期環境效益,這為全球薄膜太陽能電池市場創造了積極的前景。例如,2024 年 2 月,印度政府/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 啟動了屋頂太陽能計畫。根據屋頂太陽能計劃,政府將為安裝高達 2 kW - Rs 的太陽能電池板提供補貼。每千瓦 30,000 個,附加容量高達 3 千瓦 - 盧比。每千瓦 18,000。該裝置將減少對併網電力的依賴,從而節省成本。同樣,2023年9月,美國能源部(DOE)太陽能技術辦公室(SETO)發布了推進美國薄膜太陽能光伏資助機會,為兩大薄膜太陽能光伏的研發活動和示範項目提供了3600萬美元的資助。光伏(PV)技術。這些政策和激勵措施正在促進太陽能板的採用並增加薄膜太陽能電池的市場佔有率。
將薄膜太陽能電池整合到建築材料中
將薄膜太陽能電池整合到建築材料中的新興趨勢,也稱為建築整合太陽能(BIPV),正在進一步促進市場的成長。這些薄膜擴大用於建築材料,例如窗戶、外牆和屋頂。薄膜太陽能電池具有設計靈活性,可與各種建築材料甚至建築物的透明表面無縫整合。此外,建築佔全球能源消耗的近40%,因此為了最大限度地減少這種能源消耗,BIPV被廣泛採用,預計這將為整個市場提供顯著的成長機會。此外,眾多發展中國家的政府部門正在大力投資永續智慧城市的發展,這將進一步推動薄膜太陽能電池的應用。
眾多技術進步
許多創新,例如太陽能板效率的進步,使得相同量的陽光能夠產生更多的電力,也是其他重要的成長誘導因素。各個主要市場參與者都在廣泛投資先進太陽能電池的生產,這對市場成長產生了積極影響。例如,美國佛蒙特大學的子公司 Verde Technologies 致力於開發輕質、靈活的鈣鈦礦太陽能模組,該公司在與康乃狄克州合約製造商 Verico Technology 的試點中,其薄膜塗層技術取得了進展。此外,銅銦鎵硒(CIGS)是一種用於製造薄膜太陽能電池的半導體,在實驗室環境下的效率已達到21.7%,在現場的效率達到18.7%,使CIGS成為替代電池材料中的領導者,也是一種前景廣闊的材料。預計此類創新將在未來幾年進一步推動薄膜太陽能電池市場的成長。
The global thin film solar cell market size reached US$ 15.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 41.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.74% during 2024-2032. The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources due to the rising environmental concerns among the masses is primarily driving the market.
Major Market Drivers: The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, on account of the rising environmental concerns, is primarily driving the market growth. In addition to this, the support provided by government bodies through favorable policies and the elevating focus of key players on enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs are also creating a positive outlook for the global thin film solar cell market.
Key Market Trends: Ongoing advancements in solar panel efficiency and production processes are propelling the thin film solar cell market. Moreover, the integration of thin film solar cells (TFSC) with artificial intelligence and smart technologies is making solar energy more efficient, which is anticipated to bolster the thin film solar cell market over the forecasted period.
Geographical Trends: Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world, with the majority of the demand coming from countries, such as China and Japan. This can be attributed to the increasing deployment of solar panels in utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the leading players in the global thin film solar cell market include Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar Inc., Flisom, Hanergy Thin Film Power EME B.V., Kaneka Corporation, Miasole (Hanergy Holding Group Ltd.), Oxford Photovoltaics Limited, Trony Solar Holdings Company Limited, and Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd., among many others.
Challenges and Opportunities: Some of the primary challenges in the thin film solar cells market are the increasing requirement for enhanced energy storage solutions and the rising competition with traditional energy sources. However, significant opportunities, including ongoing innovations in energy storage and the escalating adoption of novel technologies and materials to improve the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of thin film solar cells, will continue to propel the global market over the forecasted period.
Increasing Initiatives by Government Authorities
The thin film solar cell market is witnessing significant growth, owing to the rising adoption of renewable energy as a primary fuel. In addition to this, government authorities of various nations are taking initiatives to minimize greenhouse emissions and increase environmental benefits in the long run, which is creating a positive outlook for the global thin film solar cell market. For instance, in February 2024, the Government of India launched the Rooftop Solar/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Under the Rooftop Solar Scheme, the government will provide subsidies for installing solar panels for up to 2 kW - Rs. 30,000 per kW and additional capacity up to 3 kW - Rs. 18,000 per kW. This installation will decrease reliance on grid-connected electricity, leading to cost savings. Similarly, in September 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released the advancing U.S. thin-film solar photovoltaics funding opportunity, which awarded US$ 36 Million for R&D activities and demonstration projects on two major thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technologies. These policies and incentives are bolstering the adoption of solar panels and increasing the thin film solar cell market share.
Integration of Thin Film Solar Cells into Building Materials
The emerging trend towards the integration of thin-film solar cells into building materials, also known as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), is further catalyzing the growth of the market. These films are increasingly being utilized in building materials, such as windows, facades, and roofs. Thin film solar cells offer design flexibility and can seamlessly integrate with various building materials and even with transparent surfaces of the building. Moreover, building accounts for almost 40% of global energy consumption, so in order to minimize this, BIPVs are widely being adopted, which is anticipated to offer significant growth opportunities to the overall market. Additionally, various government authorities of numerous developing nations are investing extensively in the development of sustainable and smart cities which will further propel the application of thin film solar cells.
Numerous Technological Advancements
Numerous innovations, such as advancements in the efficiency of solar panels, which enable more electricity to be generated from the same amount of sunlight, are acting as other significant growth-inducing factors. Various key market players are extensively investing in the production of advanced solar cells, which is positively impacting the market growth. For instance, Verde Technologies, a U.S.-based spinoff of the University of Vermont, developing lightweight and flexible perovskite solar modules, has made progress with its thin film coating technology in a pilot with Verico Technology, a contract manufacturer located in Connecticut. Moreover, Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), a type of semiconductor used to manufacture thin-film solar cells, has reached 21.7% efficiency in laboratory settings and 18.7% efficiency in the field, making CIGS a leader among alternative cell materials and a promising semiconducting material in thin-film technologies. Such innovations are anticipated to further drive the thin film solar cell market growth in the coming years.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global thin film solar cell market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, installation, and end user.
Cadmium Telluride
Amorphous Thin-Film Silicon
Copper Indium Gallium Selenide
Microcrystalline Tandem Cells
Thin-Film Polycrystalline Silicon
Others
Cadmium telluride accounts for the majority of the global market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes cadmium telluride, amorphous thin-film silicon, copper indium gallium selenide, microcrystalline tandem cells, thin-film polycrystalline silicon, and others. According to the report, cadmium telluride accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin film solar cells are manufactured at low costs, as cadmium can be generated as a byproduct of mining, smelting, and refining of zinc, lead, and copper. Among all solar energy technologies, cadmium telluride requires the least amount of water for production. CdTe thin-film PV solar cells have higher cell efficiencies up to 16.7% than other thin-film technologies. Moreover, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the United States has been at the forefront of research and development (R&D) in this area.
On-Grid
Off-Grid
On-grid currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the installation. This includes on-grid and off-grid. According to the report, on-grid currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On-grid systems are gaining traction, owing to their cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and the ability to use the grid as a virtual battery, thereby eliminating the need for energy storage in batteries. Consequently, government bodies are also encouraging the use of on-grid thin film solar cells, which is augmenting the market growth in this segment.
Residential
Commercial
Utility
Currently, the utility sector holds the largest market share
Based on the end user, the global thin film solar cell market can be bifurcated into residential, commercial, and utility. Currently, the utility sector holds the largest market share.
The utility sector can be further categorized into military, power plant applications, defense, and industrial applications. Thin film solar cells are widely used in the utility sector, owing to their higher electricity generation at a lower cost. Thin film solar cells are widely adopted to build large-scale solar farms, where vast areas are covered with solar panels to generate electricity. These solar farms can be connected to the utility grid to provide electricity to various industries.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America (United States and Canada), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia and Others), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico and Others), and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world with the majority of the demand coming from the countries, such as China and Japan. This can be attributed to the increasing deployment of solar panels in utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications.
In 2018, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) had written a draft policy that would increase the renewable energy target from 20% to 35%, by 2030. This, in turn, will augment the demand for thin film solar cells in the country. Around 40 GW of new renewable capacity was connected to the grid in 2019, with around 50% of the new capacity expected to come from large-scale solar plants. With factors, such as the upcoming utility-scale project, along with supportive policies and subsidies, the thin-film solar PV market in the Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth over the forecasted period.
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
First Solar Inc.
Flisom
Hanergy Thin Film Power EME B.V.
Kaneka Corporation
Miasole (Hanergy Holding Group Ltd.)
Oxford Photovoltaics Limited
Trony Solar Holdings Company Limited
Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
April 2024: Uppsala University has set a new world record in the generation of electrical energy from CIGS solar cells, achieving an efficiency rate of 23.64%. An independent institute verified this achievement and the findings have been published in the esteemed journal, Nature Energy.
February 2024: LONGi entered a collaboration with Australia Curtin University and Jiangsu University of Science and Technology to manufacture the first crystalline silicon heterojunction solar cell with high power-to-weight ratio and enhanced high flexibility.