Product Code: PM3469
The global thin film solar cells market size is expected to reach USD 29.01 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Thin Film Solar Cells Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Substrate (Plastic, Metal, and Glass); By Type; By End-User; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2023- 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Easy integration of the product into several types of building materials, such as roofing or siding, makes it an ideal option for building-integrated photovoltaic systems along with the capabilities to produce the product on a variety of substrates like plastic broadens its range of applications where size and weight are critical factors, are driving the market growth significantly. The ongoing R&D in thin film solar cell technologies and rising investments to advance the product, leading to improved efficiencies and lower costs, further create lucrative growth opportunities for the market. For instance, in August 2022, the US Department of Energy announced their new Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium, which is a USD 20 million initiative specially designed to make cadmium telluride solar cells more efficient and less expensive while developing new markets for solar cell products.
In recent years, there has been a surging demand for renewable energy driven by growing concerns about climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as these cells provide an efficient and cost-effective way to generate clean energy. Thus, adopting these cells is also gaining traction and popularity with the drastically increased need and demand for clean energy. Furthermore, energy storage systems are also becoming increasingly important for renewable energy, as they can help to overcome the intermittent nature of solar energy. Thin film solar cells can be used in conjunction with energy storage systems to provide a reliable and more enhanced and developed source of clean energy, pushing the market growth forward over the coming years.
Thin Film Solar Cells Market Report Highlights
Plastic segment is expected to grow at a highest CAGR during the projected period, on account of its numerous benefits including lightweight, durability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness
Cadmium telluride segment accounted for largest market share in 2022, which is mainly driven by its growing adoption to reduce the carbon footprint with better product efficiency
Utility segment held the maximum market revenue share in 2022, mainly due to high technological advancements and introduction to various favorable government programs like subsidies
Asia Pacific region dominated the market with majority share in 2022, owing to exponential growth in the number of utility projects and rising R&D investments across emerging economies
The global key market players include: Solaronix SA, Sharp Corporation, First Solar, SunPower Corporation, Tata Power Solar Systems, and Kaneka Corporation
Polaris Market Research has segmented the thin film solar cells market report based on substrate, type, end-user, and region:
Thin Film Solar Cells, Substrate Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
Thin Film Solar Cells, Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Amorphous Silicon
- Cadmium Telluride
- Gallium Arsenide
- Others
Thin Film Solar Cells, End-User Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Residential
- Industrial/Commercial
- Utility
Thin Film Solar Cells, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market Insights
- 4.1. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - End-User Snapshot
- 4.2. Thin Film Solar Cells Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Rising electricity demand in remote areas
- 4.2.1.2. Power can be stored and can used at any time
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High upfront cost of Solar Energy
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market End-User Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Plastic
- 5.3.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Plastic, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Metal
- 5.4.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Metal, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Glass
- 5.5.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Glass, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Amorphous Silicon
- 6.3.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Amorphous Silicon, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Cadmium Telluride
- 6.4.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Cadmium Telluride, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Gallium Arsenide
- 6.5.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Gallium Arsenide, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Residential
- 7.3.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Residential, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Industrial/Commercial
- 7.4.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Industrial/Commercial, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Utility
- 7.5.1. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Utility, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Thin Film Solar Cells Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Thin Film Solar Cells Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Substrate, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Thin Film Solar Cells Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. First Solar Inc
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Kaneka Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Solar Frontier K.K
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. NanoPV Solar Inc
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. SoloPower Systems Inc
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Solaronix SA
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Sony Corporation
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. SunPower Corporation
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Solaris Technology Industry Inc
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Green Brilliance Renewable Energy LLP
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Trina Solar
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. Canadian Solar
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Sharp Corporation
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
- 10.15. Konica Minolta Sensing Europe B.V.
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development