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The global Flexible PV Cell market size was valued at US$ 24 million in 2023. With growing demand in downstream market, the Flexible PV Cell is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 34 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.0% during review period.
The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Flexible PV Cell market. Flexible PV Cell are expected to show stable growth in the future market. However, product differentiation, reducing costs, and supply chain optimization remain crucial for the widespread adoption of Flexible PV Cell. 麻豆原创 players need to invest in research and development, forge strategic partnerships, and align their offerings with evolving consumer preferences to capitalize on the immense opportunities presented by the Flexible PV Cell market.
A flexible PV cell which is also known as thin film solar cell that is made by depositing very thin layers of photovoltaics material on any kind of substrate, such as, paper, tissue, plastic, glass or metal. It is one of the most revolutionary and epoch making technologies in the sector of solar energy.
The significance of the word 鈥渇lexible鈥� is that, these kind of solar cells are not like those traditional big, bulky solar panels which is very common nowadays, these are literally flexible, very thin, lightweight, have very little installation cost and can be installed anywhere without going much trouble.
Thickness of a typical cell varies from a few nanometers to few micrometers, whereas its鈥檚 predecessor crystalline-silicon solar cell (c-Si) has a wafer size up to 200 micrometers.
In this report, we define flexible PV cells as PV modues fabricated on flexible substrate materials (most commonly used substrates are polyimide, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), and metal foils such as stainless steel (SS) and titanium (Ti)), including flexible a-Si thin 铿乴m cells, flexible CIGS cells, flexible CdTe cells, OPV cells, flexible DSSC and flexible perovskite PV.
Silicon (Si) solar cells dominate the PV market (92%) followed by cadmium telluride (CdTe, 5%), copper indium gallium selenide (CuInGaSe2or CIGS, 2%) and amorphous silicon (a-Si:H, ~1%). Si wafer with thickness around 180 渭m is the traditional materialbeing used for module manufacturing and it has attained signi铿乧ant level of maturity at the industrial level. Its production cost is amajor concern for energy applications. About 50% of the cost of Si solar cells production is due to Si substrate, and device processingand module processing accounts for 20% and 30% respectively.
An alternate to Si solar cells is the thin 铿乴m solar cells fabricated on glass substrates. The main demerits of using glass substratesare fragile nature of modules, cost of glass wafer having thickness of 300鈥�400 渭m, and low speci铿乧 power (kW/kg) etc. Speci铿乧 poweris an important factor when solar cells are used in space applications. A high speci铿乧 power exceeding 2 kW/kg can be achieved by 铿俥xible solar cells on polymer 铿乴ms which is useful for terrestrial as well as space applications. Production cost can be lowered byusing 铿俥xible substrates and roll-to-roll production (R2R) technique. Apart from light weight, 铿俥xibility and less cost of installation,铿俥xible cell processing involves low thermal budget with low material consumption. Other than solar cell applications, smallerspecialized applications are beginning to become more viable independent markets, including applications for mobile power and building or product integration, which can bene铿乼 greatly from 铿俥xible thin 铿乴m options. Flexible cells on buildings (known asbuilding integrated photovoltaics or BIPV) can minimize the cost of support, shipments etc., and installations can be handled easily. However, 铿俥xible solar cell technology is less mature when compared to the cells fabricated on rigid substrate counterpart.
Due to four main requirements - high e铿僣iency, low-cost production, high throughput and high speci铿乧 power, a major researchand development focus has been shifted towards 铿俥xible solar cells. It can o铿�er a unique way to reach terawatt scale installation byusing high throughput R2R fabrication technique. Most commonly used substrates are polyimide, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), and metal foils such as stainless steel (SS) and titanium (Ti).
The performance of 铿俥xible solar cells is comparable to rigid substrates. Flexible substrates are more advantageous than standardsoda-lime glass (SLG) substrates. As mentioned below, there are several merits of using 铿俥xible substrates:
鈥� Flexible modules are best suited for curved surfaces and used in BIPV. Since modules are produced from thin 铿乴m materials it issuitable for mass production.
鈥� An important bene铿乼 is that it has potential to reduce the production cost. R2R deposition is bene铿乧ial in terms of production costthan that of rigid substrates. Glass cover is an added expense when rigid substrates are used.
鈥� Materials required to produce CIGS, CdTe and a-Si:H 铿俥xible modules are much cheaper than conventional Si wafer, glass cover,frames used in Si modules.
鈥� For roof top application, 铿俥xible modules are ideal due to light weight. Using lightweight support, it can be installed over the rooftop where glass covered conventional heavy and bulky Si modules are not suitable when roof test fails due to an added weight andstructural issues. Flexible modules can also be installed over the roof of the vehicle, uneven surfaces of building.
鈥� Installation/labor cost is much lower for 铿俥xible modules due to less installation time since racking assembly, glass cover etc. arenot required.
鈥� Low power output 铿俥xible modules for example a-Si:H require large number of modules to get desired output which can beinstalled easily above the roof top.
鈥� Glass covered rigid modules are fragile. Flexible modules are not fragile it can be rolled up, transported and handled easily.
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies are basically divided into two big categories: wafer-based PV (also called 1st generation PV) and thin-film cell PV. The emerging thin-film PVs are also called 3rd generation PVs, which refer to PVs using technologies that have the potential to overcome Shockley-Queisser limit or are based on novel semiconductors. The 3rd generation PVs include DSSC, organic photovoltaic (OPV), quantum dot (QD) PV and perovskite PV. The cell efficiencies of perovskite are approaching that of commercialized 2nd generation technologies such as CdTe and CIGS. Other emerging PV technologies are still struggling with lab cell efficiencies lower than 15%.
In the industry, Sun Harmonics shipments most in 2019 and recent years, while HyET Solar and PowerFilm, Inc. ranked 2 and 3. The top 3 Flexible PV Cell manufacturers accounted for around 62% revenue market share in 2019.
The manufacturer headquarters is mainly distributed in North America, Europe, China and Japan.
There are six types of Flexible PV Cell including Flexible CIGS Solar Cells, Flexible a-Si Solar Cells, Organic Solar Cells (OPV), Flexible CdTe Solar Cells, Flexible DSSC, Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells. In addition, the application consists of BIPV, Transportation & Mobility, Defense & Aerospace, Consumer & Portable Power. BIPV occupied nearly 51% of global flexible PV Cell sales market share in 2019.
Key Features:
The report on Flexible PV Cell market reflects various aspects and provide valuable insights into the industry.
麻豆原创 Size and Growth: The research report provide an overview of the current size and growth of the Flexible PV Cell market. It may include historical data, market segmentation by Type (e.g., CIGS, a-Si), and regional breakdowns.
麻豆原创 Drivers and Challenges: The report can identify and analyse the factors driving the growth of the Flexible PV Cell market, such as government regulations, environmental concerns, technological advancements, and changing consumer preferences. It can also highlight the challenges faced by the industry, including infrastructure limitations, range anxiety, and high upfront costs.
Competitive Landscape: The research report provides analysis of the competitive landscape within the Flexible PV Cell market. It includes profiles of key players, their market share, strategies, and product offerings. The report can also highlight emerging players and their potential impact on the market.
Technological Developments: The research report can delve into the latest technological developments in the Flexible PV Cell industry. This include advancements in Flexible PV Cell technology, Flexible PV Cell new entrants, Flexible PV Cell new investment, and other innovations that are shaping the future of Flexible PV Cell.
Downstream Procumbent Preference: The report can shed light on customer procumbent behaviour and adoption trends in the Flexible PV Cell market. It includes factors influencing customer ' purchasing decisions, preferences for Flexible PV Cell product.
Government Policies and Incentives: The research report analyse the impact of government policies and incentives on the Flexible PV Cell market. This may include an assessment of regulatory frameworks, subsidies, tax incentives, and other measures aimed at promoting Flexible PV Cell market. The report also evaluates the effectiveness of these policies in driving market growth.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability: The research report assess the environmental impact and sustainability aspects of the Flexible PV Cell market.
麻豆原创 Forecasts and Future Outlook: Based on the analysis conducted, the research report provide market forecasts and outlook for the Flexible PV Cell industry. This includes projections of market size, growth rates, regional trends, and predictions on technological advancements and policy developments.
Recommendations and Opportunities: The report conclude with recommendations for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors. It highlights potential opportunities for market players to capitalize on emerging trends, overcome challenges, and contribute to the growth and development of the Flexible PV Cell market.
麻豆原创 Segmentation:
Flexible PV Cell market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value.
Segmentation by type
CIGS
a-Si
OPV
Others
Segmentation by application
BIPV
Transportation & Mobility
Defense & Aerospace
Consumer & Portable Power
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
PowerFilm, Inc.
Panasonic
infinityPV
Flisom
Sun Harmonics
F-WAVE Company
Heliatek GmbH
HyET Solar
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Flexible PV Cell market?
What factors are driving Flexible PV Cell market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Flexible PV Cell market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Flexible PV Cell break out type, application?

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