India, April 28 -- Thin film photovoltaics (PV) currently comprises a small portion of the total solar market, yet offer extensive opportunities for applying solar power in new and emerging applications. Many types of this technology offer design simplicity, ease of manufacturing, as well as cost competitiveness with silicon, making it well suited to high volume production.

Despite these advantages, thin film PV has struggled to gain the same market foothold as silicon-based solar panels. The key questions remain: why has thin film PV lagged behind, and what factors could help it become more competitive in the solar industry?

IDTechEx's report, "Thin Film Photovoltaics Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, and Trends", provides a dee...