Smart Glass - Electrochromic, Suspended Particle, Thermochromic, and Liquid Crystal Glass Technologies for Architectural and Transportation Applications: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts
Smart Glass - Electrochromic, Suspended Particle, Thermochromic, and Liquid Crystal Glass Technologies for Architectural and Transportation Applications: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts
Smart glass, also referred to as switchable, dimmable, or dynamic glass or
glazing, varies the light transmittance and thermal properties of windows
depending on changing ambient conditions and the needs of users and occupants.
This class of high-performance glazing products offers significant energy
efficiency, aesthetic, and user comfort and wellbeing benefits as compared to
conventional “static” glazing. As benefits this industry, building
and automotive design trends are showing a greater use of glass. Concurrently,
changes in building codes and increased adoption of green building standards
point to design challenges in managing heat gain and glare from increased
glazing area ratios. Smart glass addresses these various market drivers.
Starting from a low base, smart glass for use in architectural and
transportation facades, windows, and privacy screens is forecast to become a
nearly $700 million sector of the flat glass market by 2020. The market will
be dominated by architectural applications, mirroring overall market figures
for flat glass globally, which are heavily skewed toward the buildings sector.
Significant new production capacity entering the market in the near term will
help drive down production costs and reduce the substantial price premium
between static and dynamic glass, contributing to increased market share.
This Pike Research report provides an overview of the various smart glass
technologies that are gaining traction in the marketplace and describes the
applications best suited to smart glass in the buildings, automotive,
aerospace, and marine sectors. Market drivers and barriers, and costs and
benefits, of smart glass illustrate the challenges and growth prospects for
this technology. Market forecasts are provided through 2020 for global demand
and market value, segmented by the architectural and transportation sectors,
along with a review of key industry players.
Key Questions Addressed:
Which end-use sectors show the greatest near- and long-term growth
prospects for smart glass?
What is needed for smart glass to evolve from a very small niche product
to one with greater market penetration and stability?
What level of investment in new product research, marketing, and
production is occurring in the smart glass industry?
What level of price reductions are likely to be seen through 2020?
How will the smart glass market evolve by country and region?
Who needs this report?
Architecture, engineering, and construction firms
Flat glass producers
Manufacturers of windows, glazing units, and facades
Manufacturers of glass coatings and laminates
Industry associations
Government agencies
Investor community
Research Methodology
Pike Research's industry analysts utilize a variety of research sources in
preparing Research Reports. The key component of Pike Research's analysis is
primary research gained from phone and in-person interviews with industry
leaders including executives, engineers, and marketing professionals.
Analysts are diligent in ensuring that they speak with representatives from
every part of the value chain, including but not limited to technology
companies, utilities and other service providers, industry associations,
government agencies, and the investment community.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Supply Side
Executive Intervies Vendor Briefings Product Demos and Tours
Company News & Financials Technology & Product Specs Government Data Economic, Demographic Data
Demand Side
Consumer Surveys Business Leader Surveys
Case Studies Reference Customers
MARKET ANALYSIS
Qualitative
Quantitative
Business Models & Trends Technology Issues Policy & Regulatory Factors Competitive Landscape Profiles of Key Players
Market Sizing Segmentation by Technology,Geography,Application,etc. Market Share Analysis Forecasts by Segment
About Pike Research
Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth
analysis of global clean technology markets. The company's research
methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research
and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a
comprehensive view of these industry sectors.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Overview
1.2. Smart Glass Adoption
2. Market Issues
2.1. Smart Glass Market Definition
2.1.1. Smart Windows
2.2. State of the Smart Glass Industry
2.3. Smart Glass Applications
2.3.1. Architectural / Construction
2.3.1.1. Commercial
2.3.1.2. Residential
2.3.2. Transportation
2.3.2.1. Automotive
2.3.2.2. Bus/Rail
2.3.2.3. Aerospace
2.3.2.4. Marine
2.4. Global Demand Drivers
2.4.1. Legislation, Regulation, Incentives, and Subsidies
2.4.1.1. Energy Codes
2.4.1.2. Demand-side Management and Ratepayer- supported Energy
Incentive Programs
2.4.2. Green Building Trends
2.4.3. Energy Management Systems
2.4.4. North American Demand Drivers
2.4.4.1. U.S. Department of Energy
2.4.4.1.1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
2.4.4.1.2. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Commercial Building
Energy Alliance
2.4.4.1.3. National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
2.4.4.1.4. Commercial Building Partnerships
2.4.5. European Demand Drivers
2.4.5.1. EU Energy Efficiency Directive
2.4.5.2. EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
2.4.5.3. Other European Market Dynamics
2.4.5.3.1. Green Deal
2.4.5.3.2. Passivhaus
2.4.6. Asia Pacific Demand Drivers
2.4.6.1. China
2.4.6.2. Japan
2.4.6.3. South Korea
2.4.7. Rest of the World Demand Drivers
2.4.7.1. Latin America
2.4.7.2. Middle East
2.4.7.3. Africa
2.5. Global Barriers
2.5.1. Unproven Technology
2.5.2. Cost Premiums over Conventional Windows
2.5.3. Other Barriers
3. Technology Issues
3.1. Glass Performance
3.1.1. Chromogenic Materials
3.2. Smart Glass
3.2.1. Smart Glass Compared to Other Window Glass Technologies
3.3. The History of Smart Glass
3.3.1. Before 2000
3.3.2. 2000 to Today
3.4. Smart Windows Technical Approaches
3.4.1. Liquid Crystal
3.4.2. Suspended Particle
3.4.3. Electrochromic
3.4.4. Thermochromic
3.5. Differentiating Features
3.5.1. Dimming Control
3.5.2. Response Rate
3.5.3. Suspended Particle: Instantaneous to Less than 15 Seconds
Controllability
3.5.4. Electrical Power Requirements
3.5.5. Ease of Installation
3.5.6. Durability
3.6 Scalability
3.7. Smart Glass Costs and Benefits
3.7.1. Costs
3.7.1.1. IGU Costs
3.7.1.2. Total Facade Costs
3.7.1.3. Transportation Costs
3.7.2. Benefits
3.7.2.1. Energy Demand Benefits
3.7.2.2. Cooling and Lighting System Benefits
3.7.2.3. Built-in Window Shading Benefits
3.7.2.4. Window Shading Maintenance Benefits
3.7.2.5. View Preservation Benefits
3.7.2.6. Non-Building Applications Benefits
3.8. Return on Investment
3.8.1. ROI Model
3.8.1.1. ROI Range
3.9. Retrofit Versus Initial Build
4. Key Industry Players
4.1. Asahi Glass Company
4.2. ChromoGenics AB
4.3. Citala
4.4. Corning Inc.
4.5. DuPont
4.6. EControl-Glas
4.7. FININD Group
4.8. Gentex Corp.
4.9. GlasNovations Ltd.
4.10. Guardian Industries Corp.
4.11. Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.
4.12. iGlass
4.13. Innovative Glass Corp.
4.14. InspecTech Aero Service, Inc.
4.15. Pleotint, LLC
4.16. Polytronix, Inc.
4.17. PPG Industries
4.18. Pro Display
4.19. Pulp Studio, Inc.
4.20. RavenBrick, LLC
4.21. Research Frontiers Inc.
4.22. SAGE Electrochromics
4.23. Saint-Gobain SA
4.24. SmartGlass International Ltd.
4.25. Soladigm, Inc.
4.26. SPD Control Systems
4.27. SWITCH Materials
4.28. Tilse GmbH
4.29. US e-Chromic LLC
4.30. VELUX
5. Market Forecasts
5.1. Smart Glass Adoption
5.1.1. High-Profile Applications for Smart Glass
5.1.2. Smart Glass Adoption Case Study
5.1.3. Smart Glass Adoption Forecast
5.2. Smart Glass Cost Forecast
5.3. Market Size by Application
5.3.1. Architectural
5.3.2. Transportation
6. Company Directory
7. Acronym and Abbreviation List
8. Table of Contents
9. Table of Charts and Figures
10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes
List of Charts and Figures
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters), World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Market Value (Revenue), World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Patent Filings, United States: 2006 and 2011
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters), Market Distribution by Country/Region,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Market Value (Revenue) by Technology, World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Unit Cost (OEM to Installer) by Technology, World Markets:
2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Technology, Architectural Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Market Value (Revenue) by Technology, Architectural Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Technology, Transportation Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Application, Transportation Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Energy Efficiency Market and Policy Dynamics by Country
ASHRAE Code Stringency
Optimizing Energy Performance through Glazing Area and Daylighting
Existing and Prospective Zero Energy Buildings Regulations
Electric Utility Lost Revenue or Decoupling Mechanism, by State
World Green Building Council Activity
Residential Retrofit Working Group Benefits Assessment
Flat Glass Demand, World Markets: 2009
Low-e Window
Smart Glass Dynamic Range
Liquid Crystal Privacy Glass
Suspended Particle
Electrochromic IGU
Thermochromic
Building Energy Consumption, Commercial and Residential (2005)
ROI Comparison Factors
Mercedes “Magic Sky Control” Sunroof
Boeing 787 Dimmable Window
Chabot College
List of Tables
Architectural Demand for Flat Glass, World Markets: 2009
Automotive and Transport Demand for Flat Glass, World Markets: 2009
IGU Cost Comparison, Static vs. Smart Glass: 2012
Facade Cost Comparison, Static vs. Smart Glass, North America and Northern
Europe: 2012
Simplified ROI Calculation
Smart Glass Patent Filings, United States: 2006 and 2011
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Technology, World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Market Value (Revenue) by Technology, World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Unit Cost (OEM to Installer) by Technology, World Markets:
2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Technology, Architectural Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Market Value (Revenue) by Technology, Architectural Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Technology, Transportation Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters) by Application, Transportation Sector,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass Demand (Square Meters), Market Distribution by Country/Region,
World Markets: 2012-2020
Smart Glass - Electrochromic, Suspended Particle, Thermochromic, and Liquid Crystal Glass Technologies for Architectural and Transportation Applications: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts published by Navigant Research (formerly Pike Research) in June 25, 2012. This report consists of 75 Pages and the price starts from US $ 3900.
Press Release
Demand for Smart Glass Will Surpass 3 Million Square Meters Annually by 2020
November 13th, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Smart Glass - Electrochromic, Suspended Particle, Thermochromic, and Liquid Crystal Glass Technologies for Architectural and Transportation Applications: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts" by Navigant Research (formerly Pike Research).
As building owners and managers seek ways to make their facilities more energy efficient, thereby lowering the costs of heating and cooling, the use of smart glass - which has properties that can be varied to suit changing ambient conditions and the needs of users and occupants - is expected to climb. Smart glass applications rely on four main technologies: liquid crystal, electrochromic, suspended particle, and thermochromic materials. According to a recent report from Pike Research, a part of Navigants Energy Practice, demand for smart glass, which will be 110,000 square meters in 2012, will reach nearly 3.1 million square meters in 2020.
The annual value of the worldwide market will grow from $84 million today to nearly $700 million in 2020, the study concludes.
"While significant barriers stand in the way of the broader adoption of smart glass - chief among them reliability and price - the market potential for smart glass is high," says senior research analyst Eric Bloom. "As long-term performance is proven, prices decline, and substantial returns on investment are demonstrated, designers, engineers, and building managers will find expanding applications for these innovative materials."
Various players in the smart glass industry have been undertaking research and development (R&D) activities for the past 25 years or more, and have reached limited scale production and market penetration over the past 10 years. However, R&D investment, product application, and production capacity have increased noticeably in the past 3 to 4 years, according to the report. The majority of this investment has gone toward new smart glass (film and glazing unit) production capacity. Overall, the industry is moving from small-scale batch processing to full-scale industrial production, principally in the architectural glass sector.
The report, "Smart Glass", provides an overview of the various smart glass technologies that are gaining traction in the marketplace and describes the applications best suited to smart glass in the buildings, automotive, aerospace, and marine sectors. Market drivers and barriers, and costs and benefits, of smart glass illustrate the challenges and growth prospects for this technology. Market forecasts are provided through 2020 for global demand and market value, segmented by the architectural and transportation sectors, along with a review of key industry players.
