PV Ribbon Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Connection, Bus Bar), By Application (Solar Battery, Solar Modules to the Junction Box, Film Substrate), Regional Insights and Forecast to 2031

Updated On: 08 April 2024

PV RIBBON MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

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The global PV ribbon market size was USD 1025.21 Million in 2022 and the market is projected to touch USD 2110.53 Million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.35% during the forecast period.

The ribbons are usually copper electrodes used in solar panels that have been through electrolysis tin or hot-dipped soldered. By joining solar cells directly on silicon crystals, the ribbon connects solar cells inside a photovoltaic solar module. Aluminum alloys can occasionally be employed as a basis material in photovoltaic ribbons, however copper is the most frequently used foundation element and is benefitting the PV ribbon market growth. The reliability and robustness of the coating in photovoltaic ribbons are also significantly influenced by its thickness and structure.

Many important factors need to be considered when constructing photovoltaic ribbons, such as yield strength, lengthening, camber, and winding. These components have an impact on photovoltaic ribbons, solar cell modules, and the overall performance of the solar energy system.

COVID-19 Impact: Disturbance in Supply to Degrade Market Share

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden market growth reflected by the rise in CAGR is attributable to market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The global market has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, mainly because of the disruptions it has caused to manufacturing and consumer demand facilities, supply chain disruptions, market disruptions, and financial implications for financial markets and businesses due to lockdowns.

LATEST TRENDS

"Uniformity and Durability of the Coating to Stimulate Market Development"

The uniformity and durability of the coating in the ribbons are also greatly influenced by coating alignment and thickness. When developing the ribbons, a number of important parameters, including harvesting strength, lengthening, camber, and winding, must be measured. These elements have an impact on how ribbons, solar cells, and the solar energy system as a whole are presented. Reduced produce strength reduces the likelihood of solar cell breaking. Henceforth, for the ribbon as well as the module as a whole to perform properly, boosting the total module power while keeping high elongation and little camber is required.

PV RIBBON MARKET SEGMENTATION

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• By Type

Based on type the global market can be categorized into connection, bus bar.

A photovoltaic panel's connector photovoltaic ribbon is employed to link several solar cells. On the silicon crystals, the connection ribbon is straight fused. Additionally, they transport the electricity generated in the solar panels to the photovoltaic bus bar. The bus bar photovoltaic ribbon is often placed around the periphery of the solar panel and is made of hot-dip tinned copper conductor. The bus bar serves as a link between the photovoltaic junction box and the connector ribbon.

• By Application

Based on application the global market can be categorized into solar battery, solar modules to the junction box, film substrate.

The market is being dominated by the solar battery category, which was estimated to grow at a substantial compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In the field of solar energy, lead-acid batteries, lithium ion, nickel cadmium, and flow batteries are the four primary battery types. The photovoltaic panel (TPT) has a PV connection box affixed to its rear using silicon glue. It serves as the output interface for the solar panel and links the four connectors together, as is customary. Film substrate also known as the substrate serves as the building block for thin-film components.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Incorporation of Oxygen- free Copper Conductors to Support Completed Market Expansion"

Photovoltaic ribbons' oxygen-free copper conductors are essential to their effectiveness. Because "dead soft" copper has a low yield strength, there is very little possibility of cell breaking during the process of soldering. The "wattage per module" value is increased because to the high copper cross-section since electrons can flow freely between cells. The ribbons' superior flexibility, conductivity, mechanical stability, and resistance to environment fatigue are all guaranteed by their copper basis. Precision engineering methods are used by manufacturers to create ribbons that are valuable and customizable.

"Rising Energy Demand to Foster Industry Progress"

Owing to the rising energy demand and worries about global warming, authorities and governments have been forced to refocus their attention from fossil fuels including coal and crude oil toward environmentally friendly and renewable energy sources. As a result, interest in and funding for renewable energy sources including wind, hydroelectricity, solar power, and geothermal has increased globally.

One of the main renewable energy sources in which nations are making significant investments is solar energy. The photovoltaic ribbon, which is utilized in solar panels, is often a conductor made of copper through an electrolytic process tin or hot-dipped soldered. The market will benefit from this increase in renewable energy.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

"High Installation Expenses to Stop Market Evolution"

The photovoltaic ribbons come with a comparatively high installation cost which limits its utilization in several applications and limits the market growth and expansion in the coming years. Moreover, solar power generation is much more seasonal than other renewable energy sources which makes the usage of photovoltaic ribbons a secondary factor.

PV RIBBON MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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"Asia Pacific to Command on the Market Due to Expanding Solar Business "

Due to the large number of solar panel and photovoltaic ribbon manufacturers in the region, particularly in China and India, Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the worldwide PV ribbon market share throughout the course of the forecast period. In these nations, the solar business is expanding quickly.

Additionally, the Asia Pacific market has the potential to grow quickly over the course of the forecast period. This is primarily because of regional investments made in the solar industry, especially in India and China, where the industry is being supported by favorable government policies and falling solar panel prices.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage"

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

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List of Market Players Profiled

• Creativ RSL (Italy)
• Hitachi Cable (Japan)
• LEONI (Germany)
• Alpha (India)
• Sarkuysan (U.S.)
• Bruker-Spaleck (Germany)
• Wuxi Sveck Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
• Ulbrich Precision Flat Wire (U.S.)
• Shenmao (Japan)
• E Sun New Material (China)
• Qinhuangdao Donwoo Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
• Baoding Yitong PV Science&Technology (China)
• Luvata (Finland)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

March 2023: Mitsubishi Materials Company, a global company with operations across 29 countries, has purchased Luvata Special Products. The deal expands MMC's copper-processing company globally and broadens its line of business. It also helps Luvata Special Products grow in line with MMC's strategy and available resources.

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