Photovoltaics Market by Material (Silicon, CIGS, CdTe, Perovskite, Organic Photovoltaic, Quantum Dot), Component (Modules, Inverters, BOS), Installation Type (Ground-mounted, Building-integrated, Floating), Cell Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The declining cost of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems is significantly accelerating the growth of the photovoltaics market. As technology advances and economies of scale increase, the installation and upkeep expenditures of solar PV systems have fallen. In the same way, innovations in battery technology decreased storage prices, making solar energy more stable and affordable. These cost savings increase the return on investment, increasing the attractiveness of PV systems for residential, commercial, and utility customers. Consequently, affordability accelerates broader adoption and enables the global shift to renewable energy.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion)
Segments
By Component, Type, Material Type, Cell Type, Installation Type, Application, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
"Rigid segment is expected to account for largest share of photovoltaics market in 2030"
The rigid type of segment is expected to hold a larger market share in the photovoltaics market due to its widespread use in residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations. These panel types can achieve higher efficiency rates, require less maintenance, and can operate longer than flexible alternatives. Rigid panels are established in the manufacturing sectors and tend to have comparable prices with their alternatives. Rigid panels are compatible with fixed installations where minimal structural limitations exist. As demand increases for large-scale solar projects, their utility in a solar project will not diminish.
"Inverters segment is likely to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period"
Inverters are expected to register the highest CAGR in the photovoltaics market during the forecast period due to their critical role in converting DC electricity generated by solar panels into usable AC power. The rising adoption of smart inverters with grid-support functionalities, remote monitoring, and energy storage integration drives their demand across residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Additionally, advancements in inverter efficiency, modular designs, and compliance with evolving grid regulations further accelerate their deployment. As distributed energy resources grow, inverters are becoming essential for optimizing solar system performance and enabling grid stability.
"China is projected to hold largest share of Asia Pacific photovoltaics market in 2030"
China is expected to hold the largest share of the Asia Pacific photovoltaics market by 2030, driven by its dominant manufacturing capacity and strong policy support. The country is the global leader in the production of solar modules, wafers, and polysilicon, reaping the benefits of economies of scale and cost savings. For instance, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Spring 2024 Solar Industry Update). As of January 2024, 26 provinces mandated storage with PV projects, with an average storage capacity requirement equivalent to 12% of the PV capacity.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted with key industry experts in the photovoltaics market space to determine and verify the market size for various segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research. The breakup of primary participants for the report is shown below: The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The breakup of the primaries is as follows:
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 40%, and Tier 3 - 20%
By Designation: C-level Executives - 40%, Directors - 40%, and Others - 20%
By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 30%, Asia Pacific - 20%, and RoW - 10%
Note: Three tiers of companies are defined based on their total revenue as of 2024: tier 1: revenue more than or equal to USD 500 million, tier 2: revenue between USD 100 million and USD 500 million, and tier 3: revenue less than or equal to USD 100 million.
Jinko Solar (China), JA SOLAR Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Trinasolar (China), LONGi (China), Tongwei Co.Ltd (China), Canadian Solar (Canada), First Solar (US), Hanwha Qcells (South Korea), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), SHARP CORPORATION (Japan), Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd. (China), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China), SUNGROW (China), SMA Solar Technology AG (Germany), SolarEdge (Israel) are some key players in the photovoltaics market.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the photovoltaics market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Study Coverage: This research report categorizes the photovoltaics market based on component (modules, inverters, balance of system), type (rigid, flexible), material type [silicon, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), cadmium telluride (CDTE), perovskite, organic photovoltaic, quantum dot], cell type (full-cell PV modules, half-cell PV modules), installation type (ground-mounted, building-integrated, floating), application (residential, commercial & industrial, utilities), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to the photovoltaics market and forecasts the same till 2030. The report also consists of leadership mapping and analysis of all the companies in the photovoltaic ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market by providing information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall photovoltaics market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (rising solar installations due to government-led incentives and schemes, growing adoption of PV systems in residential applications, decreasing cost of energy storage devices), restraints (lack of skilled workforce for PV installation and maintenance,), opportunities (increasing investment in renewable energy, ongoing technological developments such as Perovskite solar cell manufacturing), and challenges (issues related to land acquisition for deployment of solar projects) influencing the growth of the photovoltaics market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and the latest product and service launches in the photovoltaics market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets-the report analyzes the photovoltaics market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the photovoltaics market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as Jinko Solar (China), JA SOLAR Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Trinasolar (China), LONGi (China), Tongwei Co.Ltd (China) in the photovoltaics market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primaries
2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.1.1 Approach to arrive at market size using bottom-up analysis (demand side)
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2.1 Approach to arrive at market size using top-down analysis (supply side)
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.6 RISK ANALYSIS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET
4.2 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY CELL TYPE
4.3 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY INSTALLATION TYPE
4.4 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET IN ASIA PACIFIC, BY COUNTRY AND APPLICATION
4.6 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising government incentives and schemes to encourage solar energy adoption
5.2.1.2 Growing installation of PV systems in residential sector
5.2.1.3 Low maintenance and operational costs of solar PV systems
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Shortage of skilled workforce for PV installation
5.2.2.2 Safety risks associated with high DC voltages
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Increasing investment in renewable energy to address climate change
5.2.3.2 Rapid advances in Perovskite PV technology
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Legal issues related to land allotment for solar deployment
5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.6 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.6.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.6.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.6.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.6.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.6.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.7 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.7.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.7.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.8 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.8.1 TATA POWER SOLAR COMMISSIONS 3 MW SOLAR PV POWER PLANT IN IRON ORE MINE IN INDIA
5.8.2 COPENHAGEN ZOO INSTALLS HANWHA QCELLS' Q.PEAK DUO SOLAR MODULES TO MEET SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
5.8.3 BIG C SUPERMARKET USES SHARP CORPORATION'S ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS TO CURB EMISSIONS IN THAILAND
5.8.4 HEWLETT PACKARD INSTALLS ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS TO REDUCE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
5.8.5 LONGI INSTALLS PV POWER PLANT AT GUIZHOU COMPLEX IN CHINA TO HARNESS SOLAR ENERGY
5.9 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.10 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.10.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.1.1 Perovskite
5.10.1.2 Quantum dots
5.10.1.3 Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)
5.10.1.4 Organic solar cells
5.10.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.2.1 Inverters
5.10.2.2 Power electronics
5.10.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.10.3.1 Wind energy systems
5.11 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.11.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 854140)
5.11.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 854140)
5.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.13 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.13.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS
5.13.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.13.3 REGULATIONS
5.13.4 STANDARDS
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
5.15 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.15.1 PRICING RANGE OF PV MODULES OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION, 2024
5.15.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, BY REGION, 2021-2024
5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET
5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS
5.17.4.1 US
5.17.4.2 Europe
5.17.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.18 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
6 PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATION LEVELS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 HIGH CONCENTRATION
6.3 MEDIUM CONCENTRATION
6.4 LOW CONCENTRATION
7 POWER CAPACITY RANGES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 UP TO 100 WP
7.3 100.1-300 WP
7.4 ABOVE 300 WP
8 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY COMPONENT
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MODULES
8.2.1 USE TO BOOST POWER OUTPUTS OF PV CELLS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SEGMENTAL GROWTH
8.2.2 PV MODULE TYPES
8.2.2.1 Organic PV modules
8.2.2.2 Inorganic PV modules
8.2.2.3 Hybrid PV modules
8.2.3 PV CELL TYPES
8.2.3.1 60 cells
8.2.3.2 72 cells
8.2.3.3 96 cells
8.3 INVERTERS
8.3.1 ABILITY TO MONITOR POWER GRID WITH ADHERENCE TO SAFETY STANDARDS TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
8.4 BALANCE OF SYSTEM (BOS)
8.4.1 CONNECTIONS & CABLES
8.4.1.1 Strong focus on ensuring safe and optimal functioning of PV systems to spur demand
8.4.2 JUNCTION BOXES
8.4.2.1 Use to protect solar panels using diodes to accelerate segmental growth
8.4.3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8.4.3.1 High emphasis on preventing high voltage damage to PV systems to bolster segmental growth
8.4.4 TRACKERS
8.4.4.1 Ability to increase solar energy output to contribute to segmental growth
8.4.5 BATTERIES
8.4.5.1 Development of efficient energy storage devices for residential and commercial use to fuel segmental growth
8.4.6 MONITORING SYSTEMS
8.4.6.1 Reliable functioning and maximum yield of solar electric systems to boost segmental growth
8.4.7 OTHER BOS TYPES
9 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY TYPE
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 RIGID
9.2.1 HIGH CONVERSION EFFICIENCY, DURABILITY, AND LONG OPERATIONAL LIFE TO BOLSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
9.3 FLEXIBLE
9.3.1 LOW TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION COSTS AND LIGHTWEIGHT FEATURES TO SPUR DEMAND
10 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY MATERIAL TYPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 SILICON
10.2.1 CRYSTALLINE
10.2.1.1 Ideal for industrial solar power generation due to enhanced lifespan to expedite segmental growth
10.2.2 AMORPHOUS
10.2.2.1 High performance in low-light conditions to foster segmental growth
10.3 COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SELENIDE (CIGS)
10.3.1 USE TO SUPPORT PV CELL EFFICIENCY AND HIGH ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION TO AUGMENT SEGMENTAL GROWTH
10.4 CADMIUM TELLURIDE (CDTE)
10.4.1 ABILITY TO CAPTURE ENERGY AT SHORTER WAVELENGTHS TO BOLSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
10.5 PEROVSKITE
10.5.1 LOW PRICE, THIN DESIGN, LOW-TEMPERATURE PROCESSING, AND EXCELLENT LIGHT ABSORPTION PROPERTIES TO DRIVE MARKET
10.6 ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC
10.6.1 LIGHTWEIGHT, SEMI-TRANSPARENT, AND FLEXIBLE ATTRIBUTES TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
10.7 QUANTUM DOT
10.7.1 UNIQUE QUANTUM MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND TUNABLE BANDGAPS TO FACILITATE SEGMENTAL GROWTH
11 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY CELL TYPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 FUEL-CELL PV MODULES
11.2.1 ABILITY TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY AT LOWER COSTS TO SPUR DEMAND
11.3 HALF-CELL PV MODULES
11.3.1 HIGH OUTPUT RATINGS AND RELIABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO SEGMENTAL GROWTH
12 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY INSTALLATION TYPE
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 GROUND-MOUNTED
12.2.1 HIGH STABILITY AND RESISTANCE TO WIND TO ACCELERATE SEGMENTAL GROWTH
12.3 BUILDING-INTEGRATED
12.3.1 INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO FUEL SEGMENTAL GROWTH
12.3.2 ROOFTOPS
12.3.3 WINDOWS
12.4 FLOATING
12.4.1 LOW INSTALLATION COSTS AND HIGH POWER PRODUCTION TO BOOST SEGMENTAL GROWTH
13 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
13.1 INTRODUCTION
13.2 RESIDENTIAL
13.2.1 RISING INCENTIVES TO BOOST ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATIONS TO EXPEDITE SEGMENTAL GROWTH
13.3 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
13.3.1 INCREASING USE OF PV SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL ENERGY AND ACHIEVE HIGH ENERGY CONVERSION RATE TO DRIVE MARKET
13.4 UTILITIES
13.4.1 GROWING EMPHASIS ON REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL GENERATION TO BOOST SEGMENTAL GROWTH
14 PHOTOVOLTAICS MARKET, BY REGION
14.1 INTRODUCTION
14.2 NORTH AMERICA
14.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
14.2.2 US
14.2.2.1 Heightened focus on achieving net-zero emission targets to bolster market growth
14.2.3 CANADA
14.2.3.1 Rising emphasis on generating power from renewable energy sources to augment market growth
14.2.4 MEXICO
14.2.4.1 Increasing need for efficient energy storage systems to fuel market growth
14.3 EUROPE
14.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
14.3.2 UK
14.3.2.1 Growing focus on producing clean energy to contribute to market growth
14.3.3 GERMANY
14.3.3.1 Increasing registration for solar energy systems to augment market growth
14.3.4 FRANCE
14.3.4.1 Rising emphasis on reducing share of nuclear energy to boost market growth
14.3.5 ITALY
14.3.5.1 Increasing reliance on renewables for power generation to drive market
14.3.6 SPAIN
14.3.6.1 Strong focus on achieving energy independence to expedite market growth
14.3.7 POLAND
14.3.7.1 Rising electricity prices and focus on energy security to bolster market growth
14.3.8 NORDICS
14.3.8.1 Increasing adoption of decentralized energy strategies to fuel market growth
14.3.9 REST OF EUROPE
14.4 ASIA PACIFIC
14.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
14.4.2 CHINA
14.4.2.1 Rising cumulative capacity of solar installations to accelerate market growth
14.4.3 JAPAN
14.4.3.1 Growing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to drive market
14.4.4 INDIA
14.4.4.1 Burgeoning electricity demand to contribute to market growth
14.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
14.4.5.1 Increasing efforts to make solar energy accessible option to foster market growth
14.4.6 AUSTRALIA
14.4.6.1 Abundant solar resources and supportive government policies to bolster market growth
14.4.7 INDONESIA
14.4.7.1 Rising need to diversify energy mix to facilitate market growth
14.4.8 MALAYSIA
14.4.8.1 Ambitious renewable energy goals to accelerate market growth
14.4.9 THAILAND
14.4.9.1 Growing focus on industrial decarbonization strategies to boost market growth
14.4.10 VIETNAM
14.4.10.1 Mounting electricity demand and shift toward clean energy to fuel market growth
14.4.11 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
14.5 ROW
14.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW
14.5.2 MIDDLE EAST
14.5.2.1 Bahrain
14.5.2.1.1 Rising emphasis on diversifying energy mix to drive market
14.5.2.2 Kuwait
14.5.2.2.1 Reduced reliance on fossil fuels to contribute to market growth
14.5.2.3 Oman
14.5.2.3.1 Strategic energy diversification goals to fuel market growth
14.5.2.4 Qatar
14.5.2.4.1 Sustainability goals and high solar potential to create market growth opportunities
14.5.2.5 Saudi Arabia
14.5.2.5.1 Abundant solar resources and large-scale solar project development to drive market
14.5.2.6 Rest of Middle East
14.5.3 AFRICA
14.5.3.1 South Africa
14.5.3.1.1 Increased rate of blackouts due to energy shortages to augment market growth
14.5.3.2 Other African countries
14.5.4 SOUTH AMERICA
14.5.4.1 Increased investment in power distribution sector to boost market growth
15 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
15.1 OVERVIEW
15.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2023-2025
15.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2022-2024
15.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
15.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
15.6 BRAND COMPARISON
15.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
15.7.1 STARS
15.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
15.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
15.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
15.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
15.7.5.1 Company footprint
15.7.5.2 Region footprint
15.7.5.3 Component footprint
15.7.5.4 Material type footprint
15.7.5.5 Type footprint
15.7.5.6 Application footprint
15.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024