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市場調查報告書
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1754020
2025-2033年薄膜太陽能電池市場報告(按類型、安裝、最終用戶和地區)Thin Film Solar Cell Market Report by Type, Installation, End User, and Region 2025-2033 |
2024年,全球薄膜太陽能電池市場規模達177億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預計到2033年,該市場規模將達到442億美元,2025-2033年期間的複合年成長率(CAGR)為10.2%。由於民眾對環境議題的日益關注,再生能源的普及是推動市場發展的主要動力。
政府部門加大力度
隨著再生能源作為主要燃料的日益普及,薄膜太陽能電池市場正在經歷顯著成長。此外,各國政府部門正在採取措施,從長遠來看減少溫室氣體排放並提高環境效益,這為全球薄膜太陽能電池市場創造了積極的前景。例如,印度政府於2024年2月啟動了「屋頂太陽能/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana」計畫。根據“屋頂太陽能計劃”,政府將為安裝2千瓦以下太陽能電池板提供補貼,補貼標準為每千瓦3萬盧比,額外安裝3千瓦以下太陽能電池板則為每千瓦1.8萬盧比。這項計畫將減少對電網電力的依賴,從而節省成本。同樣,美國能源部(DOE)太陽能技術辦公室(SETO)於2023年9月發布了推進美國薄膜太陽能光伏發展的資助機會,為兩項主要薄膜光伏(PV)技術的研發活動和示範項目撥款3600萬美元。這些政策和激勵措施正在推動太陽能板的普及,並擴大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,也稱為建築一體化光伏(BIPV),正在進一步催化市場的成長。這些薄膜擴大被應用於建築材料,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建築能耗,BIPV被廣泛採用,預計將為整個市場帶來巨大的成長機會。此外,許多發展中國家的政府部門正在大力投資建造永續智慧城市,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,例如太陽能電池板效率的提高,使得可以從相同數量的陽光中產生更多的電力,正在成為其他重要的成長誘導因素。各種主要市場參與者都在大量投資於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,佛蒙特大學的美國衍生公司Verde Technologies致力於開發輕質靈活的鈣鈦礦太陽能電池組件,該公司在與位於康涅狄格州的合約製造商Verico Technology進行的試點中,其薄膜塗層技術取得了進展。此外,用於製造薄膜太陽能電池的半導體銅銦鎵硒(CIGS)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%,這使CIGS成為替代電池材料中的領導者和薄膜技術中有前途的半導體材料。預計這些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 USD 17.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 44.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% during 2025-2033. The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources due to the rising environmental concerns among the masses is primarily driving the market.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include: