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박막 태양전지 시장 보고서 : 유형, 설치 형태, 최종 사용자, 지역별(2026-2034년)Thin Film Solar Cell Market Report by Type, Installation, End User, and Region 2026-2034 |
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세계의 박막 태양전지 시장 규모는 2025년에 195억 달러에 이르렀습니다. 향후 IMARC Group은 2026-2034년 CAGR 9.80%로 성장을 지속하여, 2034년까지 462억 달러에 이를 것으로 예측했습니다. 일반 시민들의 환경 문제에 대한 관심이 높아짐에 따라 재생에너지 도입이 활발히 진행되고 있는 것이 이 시장의 주요 성장 요인으로 작용하고 있습니다.
정부 당국의 노력 확대
재생에너지가 주요 에너지원으로 채택되는 움직임이 확산되고 있는 가운데 박막 태양전지 시장은 괄목할 만한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 이와 더불어, 각국 정부 당국은 온실가스 배출을 최소화하고 장기적으로 환경에 대한 이점을 높이기 위한 노력을 기울이고 있으며, 이는 세계 박막 태양전지 시장 전망을 밝게 하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2024년 2월 인도 정부는 '옥상 태양광 발전/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'를 시작했습니다. 이 '옥상 태양광 발전 계획'에 따라 정부는 2kW까지의 태양광 패널 설치에 대해 kW당 3만 루피, 3kW까지의 추가 용량에 대해 kW당 1만 8,000루피의 보조금을 지급합니다. 이 설치로 계통연계 전력에 대한 의존도가 낮아져 비용 절감으로 이어집니다. 마찬가지로, 2023년 9월 미국 에너지부(DOE)의 태양에너지기술국(SETO)은 "미국 박막 태양전지 발전"에 대한 자금 지원 기회를 발표하여 두 가지 주요 박막 태양전지(PV) 기술 관련 R&D 활동 및 실증 프로젝트에 미화 3,600만 달러의 지원금을 제공했습니다. 지원한다고 발표했습니다. 이러한 정책과 인센티브는 태양광 패널의 도입을 촉진하고 박막 태양전지 시장 점유율을 확대되고 있습니다.
건축자재에 박막 태양전지 통합
박막 태양전지를 건축자재에 통합하는 이른바 건물일체형 태양광발전(BIPV)이라는 새로운 트렌드가 시장의 성장을 더욱 가속화하고 있습니다. 이 필름은 창문, 파사드, 지붕 등의 건축자재에 점점 더 많이 활용되고 있습니다. 박막 태양전지는 설계의 유연성을 제공하며, 다양한 건축자재 및 건물의 투명한 표면과 매끄럽게 통합될 수 있습니다. 또한, 전 세계 에너지 소비의 약 40%를 건축 부문이 차지하고 있으며, 이를 최소화하기 위해 BIPV가 널리 채택되고 있습니다. 이는 시장 전체에 큰 성장 기회를 가져다 줄 것으로 예측됩니다. 또한, 많은 개발도상국 정부 기관은 지속 가능하고 스마트한 도시 개발에 많은 투자를 하고 있으며, 이는 박막 태양전지의 응용을 더욱 촉진할 것입니다.
수많은 기술적 진보
같은 양의 햇빛으로 더 많은 전력을 생산할 수 있는 태양전지 패널의 효율성 향상과 같은 수많은 혁신이 또 다른 중요한 성장 촉진요인으로 작용하고 있습니다. 주요 시장 기업들은 첨단 태양전지 생산에 많은 투자를 하고 있으며, 이는 시장 성장에 긍정적인 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 버몬트 대학의 스핀오프 기업이자 가볍고 유연한 페로브스카이트 태양전지 모듈을 개발하는 미국 Verde Technologies는 코네티컷 주에 소재한 수탁 제조업체인 Verico Technology와의 파일럿 프로젝트에서 박막 코팅 기술 개발에 진전을 이루었습니다.에서 박막 코팅 기술 개발에 진전을 이루었습니다. 또한, 박막 태양전지 제조에 사용되는 반도체의 일종인 구리 인듐 갈륨 셀렌화 구리(CIGS)는 실험실 환경에서 21.7%, 실환경에서 18.7%의 변환 효율을 달성하여, CIGS는 대체 셀 소재 중 선도적인 위치를 차지하고 있으며, 박막 기술에서 유망한 반도체 소재로서 되고 있습니다. 이러한 혁신 기술은 향후 몇 년 동안 박막 태양전지 시장의 성장을 더욱 견인할 것으로 예측됩니다.
The global thin film solar cell market size reached USD 19.5 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 46.2 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.80% during 2026-2034. The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources due to the rising environmental concerns among the masses is primarily driving the market.
Increasing Initiatives by Government Authorities
The thin film solar cell market is witnessing significant growth, owing to the rising adoption of renewable energy as a primary fuel. In addition to this, government authorities of various nations are taking initiatives to minimize greenhouse emissions and increase environmental benefits in the long run, which is creating a positive outlook for the global thin film solar cell market. For instance, in February 2024, the Government of India launched the Rooftop Solar/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Under the Rooftop Solar Scheme, the government will provide subsidies for installing solar panels for up to 2 kW - Rs. 30,000 per kW and additional capacity up to 3 kW - Rs. 18,000 per kW. This installation will decrease reliance on grid-connected electricity, leading to cost savings. Similarly, in September 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released the advancing U.S. thin-film solar photovoltaics funding opportunity, which awarded US$ 36 Million for R&D activities and demonstration projects on two major thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technologies. These policies and incentives are bolstering the adoption of solar panels and increasing the thin film solar cell market share.
Integration of Thin Film Solar Cells into Building Materials
The emerging trend towards the integration of thin-film solar cells into building materials, also known as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), is further catalyzing the growth of the market. These films are increasingly being utilized in building materials, such as windows, facades, and roofs. Thin film solar cells offer design flexibility and can seamlessly integrate with various building materials and even with transparent surfaces of the building. Moreover, building accounts for almost 40% of global energy consumption, so in order to minimize this, BIPVs are widely being adopted, which is anticipated to offer significant growth opportunities to the overall market. Additionally, various government authorities of numerous developing nations are investing extensively in the development of sustainable and smart cities which will further propel the application of thin film solar cells.
Numerous Technological Advancements
Numerous innovations, such as advancements in the efficiency of solar panels, which enable more electricity to be generated from the same amount of sunlight, are acting as other significant growth-inducing factors. Various key market players are extensively investing in the production of advanced solar cells, which is positively impacting the market growth. For instance, Verde Technologies, a U.S.-based spinoff of the University of Vermont, developing lightweight and flexible perovskite solar modules, has made progress with its thin film coating technology in a pilot with Verico Technology, a contract manufacturer located in Connecticut. Moreover, Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), a type of semiconductor used to manufacture thin-film solar cells, has reached 21.7% efficiency in laboratory settings and 18.7% efficiency in the field, making CIGS a leader among alternative cell materials and a promising semiconducting material in thin-film technologies. Such innovations are anticipated to further drive the thin film solar cell market growth in the coming years.
Cadmium telluride accounts for the majority of the global market share
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin film solar cells are manufactured at low costs, as cadmium can be generated as a byproduct of mining, smelting, and refining of zinc, lead, and copper. Among all solar energy technologies, cadmium telluride requires the least amount of water for production. CdTe thin-film PV solar cells have higher cell efficiencies up to 16.7% than other thin-film technologies. Moreover, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the United States has been at the forefront of research and development (R&D) in this area.
On-grid currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market
On-grid systems are gaining traction, owing to their cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and the ability to use the grid as a virtual battery, thereby eliminating the need for energy storage in batteries. Consequently, government bodies are also encouraging the use of on-grid thin film solar cells, which is augmenting the market growth in this segment.
Currently, the utility sector holds the largest market share
Based on the end user, the global thin film solar cell market can be bifurcated into residential, commercial, and utility. Currently, the utility sector holds the largest market share.
The utility sector can be further categorized into military, power plant applications, defense, and industrial applications. Thin film solar cells are widely used in the utility sector, owing to their higher electricity generation at a lower cost. Thin film solar cells are widely adopted to build large-scale solar farms, where vast areas are covered with solar panels to generate electricity. These solar farms can be connected to the utility grid to provide electricity to various industries.
Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America (United States and Canada), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia and Others), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico and Others), and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world with the majority of the demand coming from the countries, such as China and Japan. This can be attributed to the increasing deployment of solar panels in utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications.
In 2018, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) had written a draft policy that would increase the renewable energy target from 20% to 35%, by 2030. This, in turn, will augment the demand for thin film solar cells in the country. Around 40 GW of new renewable capacity was connected to the grid in 2019, with around 50% of the new capacity expected to come from large-scale solar plants. With factors, such as the upcoming utility-scale project, along with supportive policies and subsidies, the thin-film solar PV market in the Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth over the forecasted period.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
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