Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Glass Market Insights and Growth Opportunities in 2024: An Extensive Analysis

The latest report by Precision Business Insights, titled “Solar photovoltaic (PV) Glass Market” covers complete information on market size, share, growth, trends, segment analysis, key players, drivers, and restraints.

According to the latest report by Precision Business Insights (PBI), the solar photovoltaic (PV) glass market was valued at US$ 20,086 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3 % from 2025 to 2031. The market’s growth is primarily driven by rising global demand for renewable energy and continued investments in solar infrastructure. As governments and private players work to cut carbon emissions and achieve climate goals, solar energy adoption is accelerating, boosting the need for PV glass. Additionally, technological advancements such as bifacial modules and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are broadening the application scope of solar glass even further.

In 2024, global solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity reached approximately 2,213 GW, reflecting robust growth driven by increasing renewable energy adoption worldwide. To support this capacity, the demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) glass volumes stood at about 6,609.2 million square meters, highlighting the critical role of solar glass as a core material in module manufacturing. This surge in volumes is driven by large-scale solar projects, technological advancements like bifacial and building-integrated PV, and supportive policy frameworks in major markets such as China, India, and the United States. The strong alignment between rising installed capacity and solar glass demand underscores the importance of scaling glass production to meet future global solar deployment targets.

The Detailed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Glass Market Segmentation:

Based on the glass type, the market is segmented into the following:

  • 2 mm
  • 2 mm

Based on the end user, the market is segmented into the following:

  • Residential
  • Commercial

Based on the end user, the residential sector holds a significant share in the solar photovoltaic (PV) glass market, driven by increasing rooftop solar installations across urban and suburban areas. Homeowners are adopting solar solutions to reduce electricity bills and gain energy independence, especially amid rising grid tariffs and power reliability issues. Governments around the world continue to support residential solar through tax incentives, rebates, and net-metering programs, making it a cost-effective investment for households.

Based on region, the market is segmented into the following:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Asia-Pacific accounts to have largest share of the Solar photovoltaic (PV) Glass Market, driven by significant solar deployments in countries like China, India, and Japan. China leads both global production and consumption of solar photovoltaic (PV) glass, supported by a strong domestic manufacturing base, favourable policies, and ambitious renewable energy targets. In just the first half of 2024, China added over 102 GW of new PV capacity, greatly boosting demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) glass. Meanwhile, India strengthens the region’s leadership through initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and its target of achieving 280 GW of solar power capacity by 2030.

Strategic New Product Launches, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Agreements are the key strategies adopted by market players.

The global Solar photovoltaic (PV) Glass market further reveals that the key players are increasingly adopting strategies such as the launch of newer products, product launches, and long-term alliances to improve market revenue share and gain significant geographic presence across the region.

  • For instance, In May 2025, Borosil Renewables Ltd laid the foundation stone for a ?950-crore expansion project in Gujarat, aimed at increasing its solar glass production capacity by 600 tonnes per day (TPD) starting from the third quarter of the financial year 2026-27. Meanwhile, the central government announced a definitive anti-dumping duty on all imports of solar glass originating in or exported from China and Vietnam for a period of five years.
  • In April 2025, marking its entry into renewable energy component manufacturing, the BC Jindal Group announced plans to invest INR 15,000 crore by 2030 to build multigigawatt-scale capacities for solar cells and modules, battery cells and packs, and solar glass. In the first phase, the Group will invest INR 4,000 crore to establish production capacities of 2 GW for solar cells and modules, 4 GWh for battery storage, and 1,200 tonnes per day for solar glass.
  • In January 2025, NSG Group opened a new solar glass production line in Ohio to support First Solar’s cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film PV modules. The facility was converted from Pilkington North America’s transparent conductive oxide (TCO) plant. Production is set to begin in March 2025. This move aligns with First Solar’s ongoing manufacturing and R&D expansion in Ohio.
  • In January 2025, Mumbai-based Borosil Renewables announced a 50% expansion of its solar glass manufacturing capacity, increasing it from 1,000 to 1,500 tons per day. The company’s board approved this move after the Ministry of Finance set a "reference price" for solar glass imports in December 2024 to curb low-cost imports from China and Vietnam. Borosil stated that the reference price of $673–$677 for imports from China translates to about €143 (~$1.66) per mm/square meter at the container yard, serving as a minimum threshold for Chinese imports.
  • In January 2025, Gold Plus, India’s second-largest float glass manufacturer with a 22% share of manufacturing capacity as of September 30, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report, January 2024), announced the successful commissioning of its new facility at Kangala Industrial Estate, Belagavi, Karnataka. With this expansion, the company has strengthened its market position and diversified its portfolio by entering the solar glass segment.
  • In September 2024, ClearVue, in partnership with Concept Business Solutions, launched its transparent glass solar panel technology in South Africa. Branded locally as ClearPV, this insulated glass unit (IGU) can generate up to 30 W of electricity per square metre while maintaining transparency and aesthetic appeal. Concept Business Solutions will serve as the licensed distributor. Incorporating BIPV technology, ClearPV helps buildings achieve near net-zero energy performance.

Key players profiles in the solar photovoltaic (PV) glass market report are AGC Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd., Saint-Gobain S.A., Borosil Renewables Limited, Euroglas GmbH, Trina Solar Limited, Canadian Solar Inc., JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., Sisecam Flat Glass, PPG Industries, Inc., Guardian Industries