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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.

How many tons of glass a year?

As of now, the domestic glass capacity is about 99,000 tons, plus 5,850 tons overseas. In Q1 2024, the industry added 3,100 tons of new capacity and 650 tons of resumption. Considering about 3,500 tons of repair, the actual increase in Q1 is limited. Q2 is expected to increase, with capacity expected to be concentrated in Q3-4.

How many tons of glass are there in 2021?

The glass capacity in 2021, 2022, and 2023 was 46,000, 81,000, and 105,000 tons, with a year-on-year increase of 35+%, 70+%, and 30+%. As of now, the domestic glass capacity is about 99,000 tons, plus 5,850 tons overseas. In Q1 2024, the industry added 3,100 tons of new capacity and 650 tons of resumption.

What is solar glass?

Solar glass is a specific kind of glass that is intended to collect and produce solar energy. It is sometimes referred to as photovoltaic glass or solar PV glass. It is utilized in many solar applications, particularly solar panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

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