How much glass does the solar industry need

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How big is the Solar Photovoltaic Glass market?

Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0. The solar photovoltaic glass market size reached 32.10 million tons in 2025 and is forecast to reach 74.75 million tons by 2030, advancing at an 18.42% CAGR between 2025 and 2030.

Why is the solar PV glass market growing?

Government rules that are favorable to the development of solar PV plants is one of the factors driving the growth of the solar PV glass market. Additionally, the market for solar PV glass is growing due to the surge in demand for solar systems on a residential, commercial, and utility scale.

How much glass do you need for a solar module?

Thus, for each square meter of a solar module, 2 of glass is required. Other thin film modules are a mix, some using two plates of glass for each module, some only a single plate, or some other type of substrate. Thin-film PV production is expected to continue to grow faster than the industry as a whole due to lower production costs.

What is the market size of Solar Photovoltaic Glass in 2024?

By manufacturing process, float lines delivered 68% of 2024 volume; rolled glass is forecast to post a 19.70% CAGR to 2030. By solar technology, crystalline silicon held 91% share of the solar photovoltaic glass market size in 2024, whereas CIGS cells are expected to grow at 23.61% CAGR between 2025 and 2030.

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