Perovskite Solar Cells: Materials, Fabrication, and Global Markets

The global market for perovskite and other thin-film solar modules should reach $5.2 billion by 2022 from $3.7 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%, from 2017 to 2022.

Report Includes

• 33 tables
• An overview of the global market for perovskite solar cells.
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015 and 2016, estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
• Analysis of the market by product category, by application, and by region
• A look into the fields of application, e.g., utilities; building-integrated photovoltaics, or BIPV; portable devices; transportation; and off-grid applications
• Description of the production processes, such as substrate types, and thin and thick film deposition methods, employed in the fabrication of these cells
• A summary of patents related to various types of perovskite solar cells, their fabrication methods, and applications
• Descriptions of the geographic distribution of manufacturers and detailed company profiles of top industry players, including BASF, Fujifilm, InfinityPV, Kyocera, LG Chem and Oxford PV

Report Scope

This report provides an updated review of various types of perovskite photovoltaic cells and their fabrication processes, and identifies current and emerging applications for these products.

The research delineates the current market status for perovskite and other thin-film solar modules, defines trends and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The market is analyzed based on the following segments: solar cell type, application, and region. In addition, technological issues, including key events and the latest process developments, are discussed.

More specifically, the market analysis conducted by BCC Research for this report is divided into five sections.

In the first section, an introduction to the topic and a historical review of perovskite solar cells are provided, including an outline of recent events. In this section, current and emerging applications for these devices are also identified and grouped according to six main categories (construction/ architectural, infrastructure, electronics, transportation, space, and defense).

The second section provides a technological review of perovskite solar cells. This section offers a current and detailed description of fabrication processes for perovskite photovoltaic cells; typical materials used to produce these devices; cell configurations and efficiencies achieved in recent years; technological trends in device fabrication; and new and emerging fabrication methods. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2015, including examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for, as well as highlighting the most active research organizations operating in this field.

The third section entails a global market analysis for perovskite and other thin film solar modules. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (solar cell type, application and region), with actual data referring to the years 2015 and 2016, and estimates for 2017.

The analysis of current revenues is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth trends, based on industry growth, and industry and regional trends. The third section concludes by providing projected revenues for perovskite and other thin-film solar modules within each segment, together with forecast CAGRs for the period 2017 through 2022.

In the fourth section of the study, which covers global industry structure, the report offers a list of the leading suppliers and developers of perovskite solar cells, together with a description of their products. The analysis includes a description of the geographical distribution of these firms and an evaluation of other key industry players. Detailed company profiles of the top players are also provided.

The fifth and final section includes an analysis of recently issued U.S. and international patents, with a summary of patents related to perovskite photovoltaic devices, materials, fabrication methods and applications. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, assignee, patent category, device type and material type.

Perovskite Solar Cells: Materials, Fabrication, and Global Markets
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

• Study Goals and Objectives
• Reasons for Doing This Study
• Intended Audience
• Scope of Report
• Methodology and Information Sources
• Market Breakdown
• Analyst's Credentials
• Related BCC Research Reports

Summary and Highlights

Market and Technology Background

• Perovskites
• Solar Cell Industry
• Milestones in the History of Perovskite Solar Cells
• Applications of Perovskite Solar Cells
  • Construction/Architectural
  • Infrastructure
  • Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Space
  • Defense

Technology

• Introduction
• Basic Configuration of Perovskite Solar Cells
• Perovskite Materials for Solar Cells
  • Alkali Metal Halides
  • Organic-Inorganic Halides
  • Polymer-Modified Halides
  • Double-Perovskite Halides
• Other Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
  • Bottom Transparent Conductive Layer
  • Hole-transporting Layer
  • Electron-transporting Layer
  • Hole-Blocking Layer
  • Top Conductive Layer
• Fabrication Process for Perovskite Solar Cells
  • Physical Processes
  • Chemical Processes
  • Hybrid Processes
  • Film Thickness and Deposition in Perovskite Solar Cells
• Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
  • Tandem Solar Cells
  • Double-Perovskite Solar Cells
  • Single-Junction Solar Cells
  • Perovskite Nanowires
  • Perovskite Quantum Dots
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Perovskite Solar Cells
• Latest Technological Developments, 2015 to Present
  • Perovskite Layer for Solar Cells with Composition Gradient
  • Tin-based Hybrid Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cell
  • Chalcopyrite-Perovskite Tandem Cell
  • Perovskite Solar Cell with Back Contacts
  • High-Efficiency Organic-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cell
• Other Relevant R&D Activities

Global Markets

• Analysis Outline
• Global Market Summary
• Current Market Status
  • Market by Solar Cell Type
  • Market by Application
  • Market by Region
• Market Growth Trends
  • Industry Growth
  • Industry Trends
  • Regional Trends
• Market Forecast
  • Market by Solar Cell Type
  • Market by Application
  • Market by Region

Global Industry Structure

• Leading Players in Perovskite Solar Cell Development and Manufacturing
• Other Industry Players
• Company Profiles

Patent Analysis

• Introduction
• Summary of Recently Awarded Patents
• General Trends
• Trends by Country and Region
• Trends by Assignee
• Trends by Patent Category
• Trends by Solar Cell Type
• Trends by Material Type

List of Tables

Summary Table: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Module, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Millions)
Table 1: Common Perovskite Compounds
Table 2: Global Production of Photovoltaic Modules, by Type, Through 2022 (GW)
Table 3: Technological Milestones for Perovskite Materials and Solar Cells
Table 4: Applications of Perovskite Solar Cells
Table 5: Perovskite Materials for Solar Cells
Table 6: Thin Film Deposition Methods, 2017
Table 7: Perovskite Solar Cell and Module Efficiency
Table 8: Other Relevant R&D Activities
Table 9: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Category, Through 2022 ($ Millions)
Table 10: 2nd and 3rd Generation Solar Cells
Table 11: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Type, Through 2017 ($ Millions)
Table 12: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Application, Through 2017 ($ Millions)
Table 13: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Region, Through 2017 ($ Millions)
Table 14: Global Production of Energy, by Type, Through 2022 (Mtoe)
Table 15: Global Market for Tablets, Smartphones, and Calculators, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Billions)
Table 16: Global Market for Sensors, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Billions)
Table 17: Global Market for Automotive Electronic Controls, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Billions)
Table 18: Global Market for the Aerospace Industry, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Billions)
Table 19: Nanotechnology Industry, 2017
Table 20: Global Market for Nanotechnology, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Billions)
Table 21: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Type, Through 2022 ($ Millions)
Table 22: Global Market for Perovskite Solar Modules, Through 2027 ($ Millions)
Table 23: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Application, Through 2022 ($ Millions)
Table 24: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Region, Through 2022 ($ Millions)
Table 25: Leading Players in Perovskite Solar Cell Development and Manufacturing
Table 26: Leading Players by Product/Activity Type
Table 27: Leading Players, by Product/Activity and Region (Number)
Table 28: Other Industry Players
Table 29: Perovskite Solar Cells-Worldwide Patents, 2017
Table 30: Perovskite Solar Cells--Worldwide Patents, 2016
Table 31: Global Patent Trend for Perovskite Solar Cells, Through 2017 (Number)
Table 32: Global Patent Trend for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Region, Through 2017 (%)
Table 33: Assignees of Global Patents Related to Perovskite Solar Cells (Number)

List of Figures

Summary Figure: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Module, by Type, 2015-2022 ($ Millions)
Figure 1: Perovskite Crystal Structure
Figure 2: Perovskite Types
Figure 3: Global Production Share for Photovoltaic Modules, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 4: Perovskite Materials and Solar Cells: Worldwide Patent Applications and Patent Issued, 2000- 2016 (Number)
Figure 5: Basic Configuration of a Single-Junction Perovskite Solar Cell
Figure 6: 3D versus 2D Perovskites
Figure 7: Mesoscopic vs. Planar Perovskite Solar Cell Structure
Figure 8: Basic Configuration of a Stacked All-Perovskite Tandem Cell
Figure 9: Basic Configuration of a Monolithic All-Perovskite Tandem Cell
Figure 10: Normal vs. Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell Construction
Figure 11: Global Market for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Category, 2015-2022 ($ Millions)
Figure 12: Global Market Share for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Type, 2017 (%)
Figure 13: Global Market Share for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Application, 2017 (%)
Figure 14: Global Market Share for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Region, 2017 (%)
Figure 15: Global Production Share for Energy, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 16: Global Market Share for Tablets, Smartphones, and Calculators, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 17: Global Market Share for Sensors, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 18: Global Market Share for Automotive Electronic Controls, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 19: Global Market Share for the Aerospace Industry, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 20: Global Market Share for Nanotechnology, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 21: Global Market Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Type, 2022 (%)
Figure 22: SWOT Analysis for Perovskite Solar Cells
Figure 23: Global Market Share for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Application, 2022 (%)
Figure 24: Global Market Share for Perovskite and Other Thin Film Solar Modules, by Region, 2022 (%)
Figure 25: Leading Players, by Product/Activity and Region (Number)
Figure 26: Global Patent Trend for Perovskite Solar Cells, 2014-2017 (Number)
Figure 27: Global Patent Share for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Region (Number/%)
Figure 28: Global Patent Share for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Country, 2016-2017 (Number/%)
Figure 29: Global Patent Share for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Patent Category (Number/%)
Figure 30: Global Patent Share for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Cell Type (Number/%)
Figure 31: Global Patent Share for Perovskite Solar Cells, by Material (Number/%)