The global solar glass market is valued at USD 19.2 billion in 2024, driven by accelerating solar PV installations, advancements in high transmittance coatings, and government-led clean energy targets. Solar glass production is heavily concentrated in the Asia Pacific, which accounts for over 70% of capacity, led by China’s vertically integrated solar supply chain and rapid scaling in India and Southeast Asia. Europe and North America, while smaller in output, maintain premium pricing for specialised segments such as anti-reflective solar glass, tempered panels, and bifacial modules due to higher standards in efficiency and durability. Demand is fueled by the global energy transition, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) reporting that solar PV accounted for two-thirds of all renewable capacity additions in 2023, positioning solar glass as a critical enabler of clean power growth.
Solar Glass overview
Published by MMR Statistics Research Team, Updated