Photovoltaic Market by Components, Material, Cell Type, Installation, Application

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[196 Pages Report] The Photovoltaic Market size was estimated at USD 9.00 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 9.92 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 10.64% to reach USD 18.28 billion by 2030.

Photovoltaic (PV) is a technology that transforms sunlight into electricity and utilizes the photovoltaic effect to generate electrical power from sunlight. Photovoltaic technology is a key component of solar power systems, which are increasingly used for generating clean and renewable energy. Solar energy is harnessed in various applications, ranging from small-scale residential installations to large-scale solar farms. Adopting photovoltaic technology plays a significant role in the change to more sustainable and environmentally friendly sources of electricity. The rising government initiatives and investment in renewable energy projects and increasing viability of battery storage solutions fuel the market growth. A growing understanding of environmental issues and the desire to reduce carbon footprints have increased interest in clean and sustainable energy sources. However, high costs associated with photovoltaic manufacturing and installations and certain environmental issues hamper the market growth. Moreover, innovations in PV technologies, financial mechanisms, and environmental policies continue to shape the market landscape. Growing technological advancement and strategic activities among market players to support the development of photovoltaics provide opportunity factors in the market.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 9.00 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 9.92 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 18.28 billion
CAGR (%)	10.64%

Components: Balance of system provides efficient and safe operation of PV systems

In photovoltaic (PV) systems, the balance of the system (BOS) encompasses all components other than the photovoltaic panels themselves. BOS is crucial for the efficient and safe operation of PV systems. The following brief outlines the key BOS components. Energy storage devices store solar power when the PV system is not generating electricity, such as during nights or overcast days. Connections & cables are the durable electrical conductors responsible for connecting photovoltaic panels and other BOS components, ensuring the secure transfer of electricity. Junction boxes are protective enclosures that house electrical connections, providing safety and reliability by preventing exposure to the environment and ensuring easy maintenance access. Monitoring systems are vital for the real-time tracking of a PV system's performance, including energy production and consumption, system health, and environmental conditions. Inverters transform the direct electricity induced by solar panels into alternating current (AC), the standard form of electricity used in most homes and businesses. Photovoltaic modules, or solar panels, are the primary components that capture sunlight and convert it into electricity through the photovoltaic effect.

Cell Type: Quarter cell PV modules advanced the technology to boost efficiency and performance

Full-cell photovoltaic (PV) modules are the traditional design of solar panels, where each module contains a series of solar cells connected. These cells are typically made from crystalline silicon and convert sunlight directly into electricity. Full-cell modules are valued for their simplicity and have been widely used due to their proven reliability and performance over time. Half-cut cell PV modules consist of solar cells cut in half, improving their performance and durability. By halving the size of the cells, these modules reduce the electrical current, which minimizes resistive losses and leads to a slight increase in efficiency. Quarter-cell PV modules push cell segmentation further by dividing the cells into four smaller quarters. This advanced technology aims to boost efficiency and performance even more by further reducing resistive power loss and enhancing the module's ability to handle partial shading.

Installation: Building-integrated photovoltaics installation provides significant savings on materials and electricity

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) replace conventional building materials within the building envelope. BIPV technology offers dual functionality since it not only generates electricity but also contributes to the aesthetic appeal and structural integrity of a building. This integration results in significant savings on materials and electricity, reducing the use of fossil fuels and the emission of ozone-depleting gases. Floating photovoltaic systems are installed on bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lakes, or water treatment plants. The advantage of FPVs lies in their efficient use of unutilized water surfaces, avoiding land-use conflicts while often benefiting from a cooling effect that can enhance electricity yield compared to land-based systems. These systems are particularly advantageous in densely populated areas where land availability is scarce or in agricultural regions where land preservation is prioritized. Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems are the most common large-scale solar installations seen across the globe. They are placed on open land and are typically used for utility-scale solar projects or in commercial and residential settings where roof space is inadequate or unsuitable.

Application: Significant adoption of photovoltaic in commercial & industrial applications

Adapting photovoltaic technology in the commercial & industrial sectors is characterized by installing solar panels on the roofs of warehouses, factories, and office buildings and on unused land within industrial areas. In residential applications of photovoltaic technology, homeowners increasingly adopt solar energy systems to power their homes. Residential photovoltaic systems typically consist of rooftop installations or community solar gardens, where individuals can buy solar energy without installing panels on their property. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is commonly used in utility-scale applications for large-scale electricity generation. PV systems are easily scalable, allowing for the deployment of many solar panels across expansive areas. This scalability results in high energy output, making photovoltaic systems capable of generating significant amounts of electricity, which is crucial for utility-scale applications where large power capacity is required.

Regional Insights

The Americas has a substantial photovoltaic market landscape owing to leading the way in terms of installation capacity and technological development. Despite policy uncertainties, there is a steady transition toward renewable energy supported by state-level initiatives and the decreasing cost of solar PV. Government initiatives and auction systems have effectively driven down costs and incentivized private investments. With high irradiation levels and increasing demand for electricity, the region presents a promising outlook for the PV industry. The European photovoltaic market represents significant growth owing to several government initiatives aiming to reduce carbon emissions by implementing diverse policies to promote PV adoption. Supportive government policies, favorable climatic conditions, and the growing competitiveness of solar power further fuel the market growth in the region. The Middle East has pivoted towards renewable energy with significant investments, particularly in the Gulf countries, which present numerous opportunities for the market in the region. The Asia-Pacific region is significant in the global photovoltaic market, mainly attributable to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the increasing need for sustainable energy solutions. Countries in the region continuously focus on producing and installing photovoltaic systems, further enhancing the market landscape. The government's substantial investment in solar power, aiming to expand its PV capacity, contributes significantly to shifts towards renewable sources.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Photovoltaic Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Photovoltaic Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Photovoltaic Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ABB Ltd., Abengoa SA, Acciona, S.A., Adani Group, AllEarth Renewables, Inc., Array Technologies, Inc., Astronergy by CHINT Group Corporation, BrightSource Energy, Canadian Solar Inc., Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., Eaton Corporation PLC, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Pvt. Ltd., FIMER S.p.a., First Solar, Inc., GCL Integration Technology Co., Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Icomm Tele Limited, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., Jakson Group, Kaneka Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Loom Solar Pvt. Ltd., MICROTEK, Mission Solar Energy LLC, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Moser Baer, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Photon Energy Systems Limited, Q Cells by Hanwha Group, Sharp Corporation, Shunfeng International Clean Energy Co., Ltd., Silfab Solar Inc., SMA Solar Technology AG, Solar Frontier Europe GmbH, SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., SunPower Corporation by TotalEnergies SE, TATA Power Solar Systems Limited, The Solaria Corporation, Tongwei Solar, Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Vikram Solar Ltd., Waaree Energies Ltd., and Yingli Solar.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Photovoltaic Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Components
- Balance of System
  - Batteries
  - Connections & Cables
  - Junction Boxes
  - Monitoring Systems
  - Safety Equipment
  - Trackers

Inverters
Modules

Material
- Silicon Photovoltaic Cells
  - Monocrystalline
  - Nanocrystalline
  - Polycrystalline

Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells
- Cadmium Telluride
- Copper Indium Deselenide

Cell Type
- Full Cell PV Modules
- Half-Cut Cells PV Modules
- Quarter Cells PV Modules

Installation
- Building-Integrated PV
- Floating PV
- Ground-Mounted

Application
- Commercial & Industrial
- Residential
- Utilities

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Photovoltaic Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Photovoltaic Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Photovoltaic Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Photovoltaic Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Photovoltaic Market?

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1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Surge in usage of photovoltaic energy in industrial applications
  - 5.1.1.2. Favorable government policies and initiatives to promote solar PV installation
  - 5.1.1.3. Rising activities of solar installations across the globe
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High costs associated with photovoltaic manufacturing and installations
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Growing technological advancement in solar photovoltaic cells
  - 5.1.3.2. Strategic activities among market players to support the development of photovoltaic
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Issue associated with environmental impacts and land acquisitions for the deployment of solar PV
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Components: Balance of system provides efficient and safe operation of PV systems
- 5.2.2. Cell Type: Quarter cell PV modules advanced the technology to boost efficiency and performance
- 5.2.3. Installation: Building-integrated photovoltaics installation provides significant savings on materials and electricity
- 5.2.4. Application: Significant adoption of photovoltaic in commercial & industrial applications
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Photovoltaic Market, by Components

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Balance of System
6.3. Inverters
6.4. Modules

7. Photovoltaic Market, by Material

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Silicon Photovoltaic Cells
7.3. Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells

8. Photovoltaic Market, by Cell Type

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Full Cell PV Modules
8.3. Half-Cut Cells PV Modules
8.4. Quarter Cells PV Modules

9. Photovoltaic Market, by Installation

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Building-Integrated PV
9.3. Floating PV
9.4. Ground-Mounted

10. Photovoltaic Market, by Application

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Commercial & Industrial
10.3. Residential
10.4. Utilities

11. Americas Photovoltaic Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Argentina
11.3. Brazil
11.4. Canada
11.5. Mexico
11.6. United States

12. Asia-Pacific Photovoltaic Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Australia
12.3. China
12.4. India
12.5. Indonesia
12.6. Japan
12.7. Malaysia
12.8. Philippines
12.9. Singapore
12.10. South Korea
12.11. Taiwan
12.12. Thailand
12.13. Vietnam

13. Europe, Middle East & Africa Photovoltaic Market

13.1. Introduction
13.2. Denmark
13.3. Egypt
13.4. Finland
13.5. France
13.6. Germany
13.7. Israel
13.8. Italy
13.9. Netherlands
13.10. Nigeria
13.11. Norway
13.12. Poland
13.13. Qatar
13.14. Russia
13.15. Saudi Arabia
13.16. South Africa
13.17. Spain
13.18. Sweden
13.19. Switzerland
13.20. Turkey
13.21. United Arab Emirates
13.22. United Kingdom

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
14.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
14.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 14.3.1. LONGi's Expansion in Overseas Photovoltaic Production Continues as Serendah Module Factory in Selangor Officially Starts Operations
- 14.3.2. Sonnedix Completes Acquisition of 416MWp Chilean Solar PV Portfolio from Enel Chile
- 14.3.3. NLC India Secures 810 MW Solar Photovoltaic Project in Rajasthan
14.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

15. Competitive Portfolio

15.1. Key Company Profiles
15.2. Key Product Portfolio