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Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) refer to solar energy-generating products seamlessly integrated into the building envelope, serving as integral components such as facades, roofs, and windows. BIPV systems not only function as the exterior layer of the building structure but also generate power for on-site use or export to the grid. This dual-purpose system contributes to cost savings on materials and electricity, reduces pollution, and enhances the architectural appeal of a building. BIPV systems are typically integrated during the development phase of a new building or incorporated during the renovation of an existing structure when replacement of a specific building component is required.
The primary product types of building-integrated photovoltaics include polycrystalline, thin-film, and others. Thin-film products are characterized by very thin layers of photovoltaically active material applied to a glass or metal substrate using vacuum-deposition manufacturing techniques similar to those used in architectural glass coating. These BIPV applications cover roofs, facades, glass, and other components utilized in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the building-integrated photovoltaics market by increasing costs for imported solar modules, thin-film materials, monocrystalline and hybrid PV components. Residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to dependency on imported high-quality solar panels. However, tariffs are fostering local manufacturing, regional sourcing of materials, and R&D into high-efficiency and smart BIPV solutions, strengthening the supply chain and promoting sustainable building energy integration.
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The building-integrated photovoltaics market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $25.13 billion in 2025 to $30.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in adoption of solar-integrated roofs, increasing deployment in facades and windows, use in residential construction projects, integration in commercial buildings, deployment in industrial buildings.
The building-integrated photovoltaics market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $68.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in high-efficiency thin-film and monocrystalline BIPV, rising adoption of AI-based solar monitoring, expansion in hybrid and organic photovoltaics, growth in smart building-integrated energy systems, increase in IoT-enabled energy management. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of bipv with smart building management systems, adoption of energy-efficient solar materials, implementation of IoT-enabled solar monitoring, expansion of multi-functional building facades, deployment of AI-optimized solar energy systems.
The anticipated increase in cost-saving construction projects is expected to drive the growth of the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market in the future. This rise in cost-saving initiatives can be attributed to heightened economic uncertainties, intense competition, technology-driven efficiencies, and the demand for sustainability and responsible resource management in construction. BIPV systems help reduce long-term energy costs by generating renewable electricity on-site, improving energy efficiency, and utilizing incentives while seamlessly integrating with the building's design. For example, a report published by Upmetrics, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, states that the construction industry in the U.S. is valued at $1.8 trillion, while the global construction industry reached $8.9 trillion in 2023. Therefore, the increase in cost-saving construction projects will continue to contribute to the growth of the building-integrated photovoltaics market during the forecast period.
Key players in the global building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market are concentrating on technological innovations like HPBC cell technology to enhance energy efficiency, lower costs, and improve the aesthetic integration of solar panels into architectural designs. HPBC (High-Performance Back Contact) cell technology is a type of solar cell that employs a back contact design to enhance efficiency and minimize shading, resulting in better overall performance. For example, in September 2023, LONGI Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., a solar module manufacturer based in China, launched a new generation of BIPV products called ROOF 4.0. The ROOF 4.0 is capable of generating an output of 580 W with an efficiency of up to 22.6%. This positions it as a leading choice in the BIPV market, especially for commercial and industrial applications.
In June 2025, Kameleon Solar, a Netherlands-based solar company, partnered with Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd. to expand its BIPV solutions and boost the adoption of integrated solar technologies in India. This partnership aims to enhance the deployment of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), accelerate the uptake of innovative solar technologies, and promote sustainable, clean energy solutions across the Indian market. Nithin Sai Renewables Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based manufacturing company specializing in building-integrated photovoltaics.
Major companies operating in the building-integrated photovoltaics market are First Solar Inc., Sharp Corporation, Yingli Solar, Solar Frontier, SunPower Corporation, Hanwha Solar, Panasonic Corporation, Canadian Solar Inc., Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd., Harsha Abakus Solar Private Limited, Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., Greatcell Energy Limited, Global Solar Energy Inc., Hanergy Holding Group Ltd., Onyx Solar Energy S.L., ISSOL SA, Solarcentury Holdings Limited, Trina Solar Limited, Hanwha Q CELLS Co. Ltd., GAF Energy LLC, RGS Energy, NanoFlex Power Corporation, Tesla Inc., Jinko Solar Holding Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., SolarWorld Americas Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, REC Solar Holdings AS
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building-integrated photovoltaics market in 2025. The regions covered in the building-integrated photovoltaics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the building-integrated photovoltaics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The building-integrated photovoltaics market consists of sales of photovoltaic foils, photovoltaic tiles, photovoltaic modules and solar cell glazings. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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