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.

“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

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