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Thin Film Solar Cells Market

Thin Film Solar Cells Market

Thin Film Solar Cells Market Global Industry Assessment & Forecast

# Pages:

136

Base Year:

2021

Nov - 2021

Format:

Report Code:

VMR-2021-0862

Segments Covered
  • By Product Cadmium Telluride (CdTe), Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide (CIGS), Amorphous Thin-film Silicon
  • By Application Residential, Commercial, Utility
Snapshot
Forecast YearsForecast Years: 2022 - 2028
Historical YearsHistorical Years: 2016 - 2021
Revenue 2021Revenue 2021: 28.41 Billion
Revenue 2028Revenue 2028: 106.14 Billion
Revenue CAGRRevenue CAGR (2022 - 2028): 17.91
Fastest Growing Region Fastest Growing Region (2022 - 2028) Asia Pacific
Customization Offered
  • Cross-segment Market Size and Analysis for Mentioned Segments
  • Additional Company Profiles (Upto 5 With No Cost)
  • Additional Countries (Apart From Mentioned Countries)
  • Country/Region-specific Report
  • Go To Market Strategy
  • Region Specific Market Dynamics
  • Region Level Market Share
  • Import Export Analysis
  • Production Analysis
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Key Insights

The global Thin Film Solar Cells market was valued at USD 28.41 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 106.14 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 17.91% from 2021 to 2028.

Years Parameters
Historical Data (Actual Data) 2016-2020
Base Year Data 2020
Current Year Date 2021
Projected year data 2021-2028
Annual Market Size (2028) 106.14 Billion
Annual Market Size (2021)
CAGR (2021 - 2028) 17.91%

Overview and Description

Thin film solar is particularly made by placing one or more layers of photovoltaic material on a surface, such as plastic, glass, or metal. The thickness of these cells varies from few nanometers to micrometers and are relatively lightweight and flexible.


This report provides an analysis of the Thin Film Solar Cells market for the historic period of 2016–2019 and forecasts for 2021–2028 while 2020 is considered as a base year for estimations. The report includes exhaustive analysis of segments, regions and countries comprising of market size and estimations in terms of revenue for the years 2016–2028. There regional section of the report is bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Moreover, the report also covers exhaustive information on growth factors/drivers, restraints, opportunities, regulatory landscape and technology roadmap among others. Moreover, the report also includes exhaustive SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, and Porter’s five forces analysis on Thin Film Solar Cells market. This data is likely to help the industry stakeholders and stimulate the decision-making process.

Yearly Infographics 28.41 Billion 106.14 Billion

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected various industries worldwide. The Thin Film Solar Cells market is no exception. Governments across the world took severe actions like border seals, lockdown, and implementing strict social distancing measures, in order to stop swift spread of COVID-19. These actions led to severe impact on the global economy. Industrialist across the globe were forced to halt their production, leading to supply chain disruptions and impairing of various industries. However, it is expected that reopening of trade activities, the market will witness steady growth in demand in the coming years. The impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.


The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:

o   Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

o   Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size

o   Qualitative analysis on the short term & long-term impact of COVID-19 on the market

o   The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.

Industry Analysis

The increase in energy consumption across the world and increase in shift towards using green energy is anticipated to augment the growth of the thin film solar cells market over the forecast period. 

Additionally, the increasing demand for sustainable energy along with favorable government initiatives and stringent emission control norms is also expected to support the growth of the market in near future. 

The technological complexity involved in manufacturing and high initial manufacturing cost is expected to hinder the growth of the thin film solar cells market in the years to come.

Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market Report Scope

Parameter Details
Market Size Provided for Years 2016-2028
Base Year 2020
Historic Years 2016-2020
Forecast Years 2021-2028
Market Size Provided In Terms Of Revenue & Volume
Segments Covered Product, Application
Regions Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, and South Africa, among others
Companies Covered Hankey Asia Ltd., Oxford Photovoltaics, MiaSole Hi-Tech Corp., Global Solar Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar, Trony Solar and Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Xunlight Kunshan Co. Ltd.
Report Coverage Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and Asia Pacific, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis

Market Segmentation

The report delivers an acute breakdown of the market based on various segments such as Product, Application, , and region. The report includes market size and forecast for each segment by region/country for the years 2016–2028. Moreover, it also covers a thorough analysis of growth factors and opportunities impacting segmental growth.

On the basis of Product, the market is divided into Cadmium Telluride (CdTe), Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide (CIGS), Amorphous Thin-film Silicon,. Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) dominated the global Thin Film Solar Cells market in 2020 and is projected to witness the same trend during the forecast period.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Residential, Commercial, Utility,. Commercial accounted for the highest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR from 2021 to 2028. 

Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market: Product Segment Analysis

    • Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
    • Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide (CIGS)
    • Amorphous Thin-film Silicon

Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market: Application Segment Analysis

    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Utility

Regional Analysis: Preview

Based on the geography, the global Thin Film Solar Cells market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. Moreover, the regional sections if further bifurcated into key country level markets for better understanding of the market.

The report covers detailed analysis on drivers, business opportunities, regulatory norms, supplier concertation and such other factors impacting regional growth. Moreover, it also covers market estimations and forecast for each segment for each region for the years 2016–2028. 

Market Size, 2021 (USD Billion)
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East Africa

Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market: Regional Analysis

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Southeast Asia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
    • GCC Countries
    • South Africa
    • Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape

The global Thin Film Solar Cells market report provides an exhaustive competitive landscape to give a comprehensive synopsis of the global market. Major players in the Thin Film Solar Cells market are Hankey Asia Ltd., Oxford Photovoltaics, MiaSole Hi-Tech Corp., Global Solar Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar, Trony Solar and Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Xunlight Kunshan Co. Ltd..  This section of the report provides in depth analysis on key market players based on various parameters such as business overview, portfolio analysis, business strategies, financial performance, geographical presence, and recent developments among others. It will also include information on key strategies adopted by major market players. 

Global Thin Film Solar Cells Market: Key Highlights

  • The global Thin Film Solar Cells market was valued at USD 28.41 Billion in 2020
  • The global Thin Film Solar Cells Market is projected to reach USD 106.14 Billion by 2028
  • Asia Pacific held the highest share of the Thin Film Solar Cells market in 2020
  • Some of the major companies operating in the Thin Film Solar Cells market are Hankey Asia Ltd., Oxford Photovoltaics, MiaSole Hi-Tech Corp., Global Solar Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar, Trony Solar and Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Xunlight Kunshan Co. Ltd.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
  • The global Thin Film Solar Cells valued at 28.41 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach 106.14 Billion in 2028 growing at a CAGR of 17.91%.

  • The prominent players in the market are Hankey Asia Ltd., Oxford Photovoltaics, MiaSole Hi-Tech Corp., Global Solar Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., First Solar, Trony Solar and Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Xunlight Kunshan Co. Ltd..

  • The market is project to grow at a CAGR of 17.91% between 2021 and 2028.

  • The driving factors of the Thin Film Solar Cells include

    • The increase in energy consumption across the world and increase in shift towards using green energy is anticipated to augment the growth of the thin film solar cells market over the forecast period.
    • Additionally, the increasing demand for sustainable energy along with favorable government initiatives and stringent emission control norms is also expected to support the growth of the market in near future.

  • Asia Pacific was the leading regional segment of the Thin Film Solar Cells in 2020.