Solar Cells Market Analysis, Size, and Share by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Solar Cells Market covers analysis by Technology (Crystalline Silicon Cells, Thin Film Cells, Ultra-Thin Film Cells); Product (Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline, Cadmium Telluride (CDTE), Amorphous Silicon (A-Si), Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide); Grid (On-Grid, Off Grid); Application (Residential, Commercial, Utility) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00012678
  • Category : Energy and Power
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Solar Cells Market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.1% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The report is segmented by Technology (Crystalline Silicon Cells, Thin Film Cells, Ultra-Thin Film Cells); Product (Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline, Cadmium Telluride (CDTE), Amorphous Silicon (A-Si), Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide); Grid (On-Grid, Off Grid); Application (Residential, Commercial, Utility). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.

Purpose of the Report

The report Solar Cells Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Solar Cells Market Segmentation

Technology

  • Crystalline Silicon Cells
  • Thin Film Cells
  • Ultra-Thin Film Cells

Product

  • Polycrystalline
  • Monocrystalline
  • Cadmium Telluride
  • Amorphous Silicon
  • Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide

Grid

  • On-Grid
  • Off Grid

Application

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Utility

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Solar Cells Market: Strategic Insights

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Solar Cells Market Growth Drivers

  • Key Strategic Initiatives Driving the Solar Cells Market Growth: The solar cells market is growing significantly with the presence of the big and emerging companies globally. These companies are engaged in investing towards the research & development of solar cells for the consumers and reducing the cost of solar system by launching technologically advanced solar products in the market.
  • Government Initiatives and Benefits Associated with Solar Systems: Major federal policy changes, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, sparked a wave of new solar investment and brought the solar market close to meeting the industry and the Biden administration's ambitious clean energy goals. The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO, the US DOE) works to help US residents, companies, and organizations realize solar system potential with resources, research, and funding opportunities.

Solar Cells Market Future Trends

  • Vast Untapped Potential of soalr cells across the Globe: Commercial and industrial sites across the globe are prime candidates for distributed solar. Solar cells in residential buildings, supermarkets, warehouses, farms, and other locations could help businesses save money and provide a large supply of clean energy. Solar systems can reduce commercial and industrial buildings' dependence on the grid by up to 80% and save businesses up to 95% on their electricity bills. For example, the roofs of American warehouses have the potential to generate 185.6 TWh of solar power each year - enough to power nearly 19.4 million average homes.
  • Integration with Energy Storage: The future of solar cells is closely linked to energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion batteries. Solar power generation is intermittent, so energy storage is essential to ensure a constant power supply. The growing adoption of solar energy storage systems, particularly in residential and commercial markets, will drive demand for solar cells, as the combination of solar power and storage systems enables consumers to generate, store, and use clean energy efficiently.

Solar Cells Market Opportunities

  • Demand from Commercial and Industrial Applications: While residential solar installations have dominated the market, the commercial and industrial sectors are increasingly adopting solar power systems. Large-scale solar projects, such as rooftop solar for factories, shopping malls, and office buildings, are driving growth in the market. Businesses are also motivated by the desire to reduce energy costs and meet sustainability targets, which is increasing the demand for solar cells.
  • Rise in Floating Solar Farms: Floating solar systems, which are installed on reservoirs, lakes, and other bodies of water, are an emerging opportunity in the solar cells market. These systems have several advantages, including space efficiency and improved performance due to the cooling effect of water. Floating solar projects are gaining traction, especially in countries with limited land space but abundant water resources.

Solar Cells Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Solar Cells Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Solar Cells Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Solar Cells Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 10.1%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Technology
  • Crystalline Silicon Cells
  • Thin Film Cells
  • Ultra-Thin Film Cells
By Product
  • Polycrystalline
  • Monocrystalline
  • Cadmium Telluride
  • Amorphous Silicon
  • Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide
By Grid
  • On-Grid
  • Off Grid
By Application
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Utility
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Alps Technology Inc.
  • Canadian Solar
  • Jinko Solar
  • Pionis Energy Technologies LLC
  • Sharp Corporation
  • SolarWorld AG
  • Suniva Inc.
  • SunPower
  • Tata Power Solar Systems Limited

  • Solar Cells Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Solar Cells Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Solar Cells Market are:

    1. Alps Technology Inc.
    2. Canadian Solar
    3. Jinko Solar
    4. Pionis Energy Technologies LLC
    5. Sharp Corporation

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Some of the customization options available based on the request are an additional 3-5 company profiles and country-specific analysis of 3-5 countries of your choice. Customizations are to be requested/discussed before making final order confirmation, as our team would review the same and check the feasibility.

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    Which are the leading players operating in the Solar Cells Market

    The leading players operating in the Solar Cells Market include Hanwha Q-Cells, Trina Solar, The Solar Roof Company, LUMA Solar, SunPower Corporation, Canadian Solar, Bachman's Roofing, ECO Roof and Solar, Elite Roofing and Solar, and GAF Energy

    What is the future trend of the Solar Cells Market?

    Role of solar energy in energy transition is the key future trend of the Solar Cells Market

    What is the expected CAGR of the Solar Cells Market?

    The Solar Cells Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 10.1% from 2023 to 2031

    What are the driving factors impacting the global Solar Cells Market?

    The major factors driving the Solar Cells Market are: Rise in rooftop PV systems installations in residential and utility applications and government initiatives towards promotion of solar power.

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    1. Alps Technology Inc.
    2. Canadian Solar
    3. Jinko Solar
    4. Pionis Energy Technologies LLC
    5. Sharp Corporation
    6. SolarWorld AG
    7. Suniva Inc.
    8. SunPower
    9. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
    10. Trina Solar
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