Smart Glass and Smart Window Market
Description
The smart glass and smart window market was valued at $6.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $29.7 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2025 to 2034.
Smart glass, also known as switchable or dynamic glass, is an advanced technology designed to alter its optical properties in response to external factors or user control. It can seamlessly transition between transparency, translucency, and opacity, making it a versatile solution for a range of applications. Technologies such as electrochromic, thermochromic, photochromic, and suspended particle devices (SPD) are employed in the production of smart glass. These technologies adjust the light transmission of glass when triggered, offering benefits like privacy control, glare reduction, thermal insulation, and improved energy efficiency.
In the construction industry, smart windows help optimize the use of natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and boosting energy efficiency. In vehicles, they improve visibility, minimize glare, and provide protection from harmful UV rays, contributing to a better driving experience and promoting energy conservation. The applications of smart glass and smart windows are expanding across various industries, including automotive, aviation, marine, construction, and architecture. In architecture, smart glass is used in modern building facades, privacy partitions, and curtain walls. Within smart homes and eco-friendly buildings, smart windows play a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency and improving occupant comfort.
Smart glass technologies are integrated into sunroofs, side windows, and rear windows, for elevating user experience and improving energy efficiency within the automotive sector. In aerospace, smart windows offer glare reduction and thermal control, making air travel more enjoyable for passengers. In addition, the marine sector benefits from smart glass, which enhances visibility and energy efficiency in ships and yachts. The potential applications for smart glass and smart windows continue to expand, revolutionizing interactions with glass surfaces in various aspects of daily life as ongoing research and development efforts progress.
Ongoing technological advancements and research and development efforts are driving innovation in the smart glass and smart window market. For example, companies like eLstar Dynamics in the Netherlands are developing cutting-edge smart glass technologies that provide enhanced energy efficiency and greater adaptability. In addition, the integration of smart glass with IoT systems is improving occupant comfort and operational efficiency in buildings.
Segment Review
The smart glass and smart window market is segmented on the basis of technology, end user, and region. On the basis of technology, the market is bifurcated into active and passive. On the basis of end user, the market is segregated into automotive, aviation, marine, and construction. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key Findings:
By technology, the active segment dominated the market in 2024.
By end user, the construction segment acquired the largest share in 2024.
Region wise, Asia-Pacific dominated the market in 2024.
The report also provides a competitive analysis and profiles of leading players in the global smart glass and smart window market including Polytronix, Inc., Gauzy, View Inc., Saint Gobain, Gentex Corporation, Research Frontiers Incorporated, Smartglass International, AGC Inc., Ravenbrick LLC (Ravenwindow), and PLEOTINT LLC.
Key Market Segments
By Technology
Active
Passive
By End User
Automotive
Aviation
Marine
Construction
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
Polytronix, Inc.
Gauzy
View Inc.
Saint Gobain
Gentex Corporation
Smartglass International
AGC Inc.
PLEOTINT LLC
Research Frontiers Incorporated
Ravenbrick LLC (Ravenwindow)The research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
Smart glass, also known as switchable or dynamic glass, is an advanced technology designed to alter its optical properties in response to external factors or user control. It can seamlessly transition between transparency, translucency, and opacity, making it a versatile solution for a range of applications. Technologies such as electrochromic, thermochromic, photochromic, and suspended particle devices (SPD) are employed in the production of smart glass. These technologies adjust the light transmission of glass when triggered, offering benefits like privacy control, glare reduction, thermal insulation, and improved energy efficiency.
In the construction industry, smart windows help optimize the use of natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and boosting energy efficiency. In vehicles, they improve visibility, minimize glare, and provide protection from harmful UV rays, contributing to a better driving experience and promoting energy conservation. The applications of smart glass and smart windows are expanding across various industries, including automotive, aviation, marine, construction, and architecture. In architecture, smart glass is used in modern building facades, privacy partitions, and curtain walls. Within smart homes and eco-friendly buildings, smart windows play a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency and improving occupant comfort.
Smart glass technologies are integrated into sunroofs, side windows, and rear windows, for elevating user experience and improving energy efficiency within the automotive sector. In aerospace, smart windows offer glare reduction and thermal control, making air travel more enjoyable for passengers. In addition, the marine sector benefits from smart glass, which enhances visibility and energy efficiency in ships and yachts. The potential applications for smart glass and smart windows continue to expand, revolutionizing interactions with glass surfaces in various aspects of daily life as ongoing research and development efforts progress.
Ongoing technological advancements and research and development efforts are driving innovation in the smart glass and smart window market. For example, companies like eLstar Dynamics in the Netherlands are developing cutting-edge smart glass technologies that provide enhanced energy efficiency and greater adaptability. In addition, the integration of smart glass with IoT systems is improving occupant comfort and operational efficiency in buildings.
Segment Review
The smart glass and smart window market is segmented on the basis of technology, end user, and region. On the basis of technology, the market is bifurcated into active and passive. On the basis of end user, the market is segregated into automotive, aviation, marine, and construction. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key Findings:
By technology, the active segment dominated the market in 2024.
By end user, the construction segment acquired the largest share in 2024.
Region wise, Asia-Pacific dominated the market in 2024.
The report also provides a competitive analysis and profiles of leading players in the global smart glass and smart window market including Polytronix, Inc., Gauzy, View Inc., Saint Gobain, Gentex Corporation, Research Frontiers Incorporated, Smartglass International, AGC Inc., Ravenbrick LLC (Ravenwindow), and PLEOTINT LLC.
Key Market Segments
By Technology
Active
Passive
By End User
Automotive
Aviation
Marine
Construction
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
Polytronix, Inc.
Gauzy
View Inc.
Saint Gobain
Gentex Corporation
Smartglass International
AGC Inc.
PLEOTINT LLC
Research Frontiers Incorporated
Ravenbrick LLC (Ravenwindow)The research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
Table of Contents
216 Pages
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Report description
- 1.2. Key market segments
- 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
- 1.4. Research methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary research
- 1.4.2. Secondary research
- 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
- CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2.1. CXO perspective
- CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
- 3.1. Market definition and scope
- 3.2. Key findings
- 3.2.1. Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2. Top investment pockets
- 3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
- 3.3.1. Moderate bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2. Moderate to high threat of new entrants
- 3.3.3. Moderate threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4. Low to moderate intensity of rivalry
- 3.3.5. High to moderate bargaining power of buyers
- 3.4. Market dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.1.1. Surge in Demand for Smart Glass-Based Products in the Construction Sector
- 3.4.1.2. Stringent Government Regulations to Control Risk-Oriented Incidents
- 3.4.1.3. Technological Advancements in Smart Glass and Window Solutions
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.2.1. High cost of smart glass and Window
- 3.4.3. Opportunities
- 3.4.3.1. Surge in demand for green building initiatives globally
- CHAPTER 4: SMART GLASS AND SMART WINDOW MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
- 4.1. Overview
- 4.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 4.2. Active
- 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.3. Passive
- 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 5: SMART GLASS AND SMART WINDOW MARKET, BY END USER
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 5.2. Automotive
- 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.3. Aviation
- 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.4. Marine
- 5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.5. Construction
- 5.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.5.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 6: SMART GLASS AND SMART WINDOW MARKET, BY REGION
- 6.1. Overview
- 6.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by country
- 6.2.4.1. U.S.
- 6.2.4.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.2.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.2.4.2. Canada
- 6.2.4.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.2.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.2.4.3. Mexico
- 6.2.4.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.2.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by country
- 6.3.4.1. UK
- 6.3.4.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3.4.2. Germany
- 6.3.4.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3.4.3. France
- 6.3.4.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3.4.4. Italy
- 6.3.4.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.3.4.5. Rest of Europe
- 6.3.4.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.3.4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4. Asia-Pacific
- 6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by country
- 6.4.4.1. China
- 6.4.4.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4.4.2. Japan
- 6.4.4.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4.4.3. India
- 6.4.4.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4.4.4. South Korea
- 6.4.4.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.4.4.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 6.4.4.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.4.4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.5. LAMEA
- 6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by country
- 6.5.4.1. Latin America
- 6.5.4.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.5.4.1.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.5.4.2. Middle East
- 6.5.4.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.5.4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- 6.5.4.3. Africa
- 6.5.4.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Technology
- 6.5.4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by End User
- CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Top winning strategies
- 7.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
- 7.4. Competitive dashboard
- 7.5. Competitive heatmap
- 7.6. Top player positioning, 2024
- CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
- 8.1. Ravenbrick LLC (Ravenwindow)
- 8.1.1. Company overview
- 8.1.2. Key executives
- 8.1.3. Company snapshot
- 8.1.4. Operating business segments
- 8.1.5. Product portfolio
- 8.2. View Inc.
- 8.2.1. Company overview
- 8.2.2. Key executives
- 8.2.3. Company snapshot
- 8.2.4. Operating business segments
- 8.2.5. Product portfolio
- 8.2.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 8.3. Saint Gobain
- 8.3.1. Company overview
- 8.3.2. Key executives
- 8.3.3. Company snapshot
- 8.3.4. Operating business segments
- 8.3.5. Product portfolio
- 8.3.6. Business performance
- 8.3.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 8.4. Gentex Corporation
- 8.4.1. Company overview
- 8.4.2. Key executives
- 8.4.3. Company snapshot
- 8.4.4. Operating business segments
- 8.4.5. Product portfolio
- 8.4.6. Business performance
- 8.4.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 8.5. AGC Inc.
- 8.5.1. Company overview
- 8.5.2. Key executives
- 8.5.3. Company snapshot
- 8.5.4. Operating business segments
- 8.5.5. Product portfolio
- 8.5.6. Business performance
- 8.6. Research Frontiers Incorporated
- 8.6.1. Company overview
- 8.6.2. Key executives
- 8.6.3. Company snapshot
- 8.6.4. Operating business segments
- 8.6.5. Product portfolio
- 8.7. Polytronix, Inc.
- 8.7.1. Company overview
- 8.7.2. Key executives
- 8.7.3. Company snapshot
- 8.7.4. Operating business segments
- 8.7.5. Product portfolio
- 8.8. Smartglass International
- 8.8.1. Company overview
- 8.8.2. Key executives
- 8.8.3. Company snapshot
- 8.8.4. Operating business segments
- 8.8.5. Product portfolio
- 8.9. Gauzy
- 8.9.1. Company overview
- 8.9.2. Key executives
- 8.9.3. Company snapshot
- 8.9.4. Operating business segments
- 8.9.5. Product portfolio
- 8.9.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 8.10. PLEOTINT LLC
- 8.10.1. Company overview
- 8.10.2. Key executives
- 8.10.3. Company snapshot
- 8.10.4. Operating business segments
- 8.10.5. Product portfolio
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