Europe BIPV Glass Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Material, Glazing Type, Component Type, and End Use

The Europe BIPV glass market was valued at US$ 1.87 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 6.52 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 16.9% from 2023 to 2031.

Increasing Demand for Green Buildings Drives Europe BIPV Glass Market

The emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness is on the rise across the world. As a result, there is a growing preference for green buildings that are energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and environmentally friendly. These green structures rely on construction materials that meet specific sustainability and performance standards, which propels a need for innovative solutions in the construction industry. According to environmental studies experts, nearly 40% of the greenhouse gases and waste come from the construction industry. The building & construction industry is resource-intensive and consumes vast amounts of energy.

According to data published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2022, energy demand in buildings increased by nearly 1% compared to 2021. Electricity consumption accounted for about 35% of energy use in buildings in 2022, up from 30% in 2010. There has been an increase in the demand for electric energy in residential and commercial buildings.

Green buildings will reduce the consumption of conventional energy, causing a negligible impact on the natural environment of the project site. BIPV glass is an efficient solution to sustainability concerns, especially in commercial projects such as malls, institutions, manufacturing units, train stations, and airports where huge operating cost and energy utility is involved.

BIPV glass generates clean energy for plants, factories, and office premises and enhances the aesthetics of the building by using it as a construction material. Major players operating in the construction industry pay high attention to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings, green points, and sustainable buildings. BIPV glass boasts environmental performance and efficiency ratings in line with nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) standards, which means it helps meet various green building certifications such as Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Therefore, the rising demand for green buildings is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the BIPV glass market during the forecast period.

Europe BIPV Glass Market Overview

The rising adoption of BIPV glass owing to its advantages and government initiatives promoting sustainable construction practices boost the Europe BIPV glass market. Countries such as France, Germany, and Luxembourg have strict regulations regarding incentives for photovoltaic (PV) buildings. This has accelerated the adoption of BIPV in these countries.

Moreover, there is a growing interest in architectural solar applications in Europe. Architects are increasingly considering including BIPV glasses in designs to add value to their buildings and comply with new regulations. In the region, BIPV adoption is also being driven by regulations requiring new-build and renovated homes and offices to be as energy-efficient as possible.

A growing number of architects and developers are resorting to BIPV components, including PV-integrated tiles and PV glass with crystalline or thin-film technology, for design and aesthetic reasons, which is driving the BIPV glass market growth in Europe. In addition to policies and incentives to encourage green and renewable technology development and usage, two policy programs that have been instrumental to BIPV development and implementation in Europe are BIPVBOOST and PVSITES. BIPVBOOST is an Innovation Action at the European level, funded under the Horizon 2020 program.

This aims to reduce the cost of multifunctional BIPV systems by 75% in 2030, limiting the additional cost with respect to traditional, non-PV construction solutions and non-integrated PV modules. Furthermore, a group of companies is taking part in Enabling Massive Integration of PV into Buildings and Infrastructure, a four-year initiative dubbed MASS-IPV. The project was kicked off in November 2023 to improve the penetration of BIPV in the global solar market. This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe program and is coordinated by Fraunhofer ISE. Such research projects are expected to provide opportunities for the BIPV glass market in Europe during the forecast period.

Europe BIPV Glass Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

Europe BIPV Glass Market Segmentation

The Europe BIPV glass market is categorized into material, glazing type, component type, end use, and country.

Based on material, the Europe BIPV glass market is segmented into crystalline silicone, amorphous silicone, and others. The crystalline silicone segment held the largest share of Europe BIPV glass market share in 2023.

In terms of glazing type, the Europe BIPV glass market is bifurcated into single module and double module. The double module segment held a larger share of Europe BIPV glass market in 2023.

By component type, the Europe BIPV glass market is divided into BIPV glass roofs, BIPV glass facades, and others (windows and floors). The BIPV glass roofs segment held the largest share of Europe BIPV glass market in 2023.

Based on end use, the Europe BIPV glass market is categorized into residential, commercial, industrial, and lightweight hybrid construction. The residential segment held the largest share of Europe BIPV glass market in 2023.

By country, the Europe BIPV glass market is segmented into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. The Rest of Europe dominated the Europe BIPV glass market share in 2023.

Koch Industries, Inc.; AGC Inc.; Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.; Vitro, S.A.B de C.V; Onyx Solar Group LLC.; MetSolar; Roofit.Solar; GRENZEBACH ENVELON GMBH; and Hanergy Holding Group Ltd. are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe BIPV glass market.