Thermophotovoltaics Market Size & Share, by Type (Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Thin-Film Photovoltaics Cells), Fabrication Method (Non-Epitaxial, Epitaxial), Application (Solar Photovoltaic, Nuclear, Thermal Power Plants, Off-Grid Generators, Vehicles & Submarines, Commercial, Portable Electronics, Satellites & Space) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2025-2037

  • Report ID: 4987
  • Published Date: Dec 20, 2024
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Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

Thermophotovoltaics Market size was over USD 11.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.74 billion by 2037, growing at around 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of thermophotovoltaics is assessed at USD 12.88 billion.

This growth of the market is anticipated to be influenced by the growing consumption of energy. An estimated about 579 million terajoules of energy are consumed worldwide each year. The larger part of the energy people utilizes, approximately 82%, is derived from fossil fuels. Hence, this has shortened the life span of fossil fuels. Therefore, the demand for thermophotovoltaics is predicted to have risen, since thermophotovoltaics (TPV) generators convert heat into electricity by utilizing the photovoltaic effect.

Furthermore, owing to the excessive use of fossil fuels the emission of greenhouse gases is also growing. Hence, there has been rising encouragement by the government for the adoption of clean energy in various countries. Therefore, the market demand for thermophotovoltaics is poised to have significant growth.


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Global Thermophotovoltaics Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

  • Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles In order to keep batteries at a constant state of charge, hybrid vehicles require electrical energy. The electric motor then uses the energy from these batteries to move the car forward. Hence, the electrical energy requires to keep constant the functioning of hybrid vehicles, thermophotovoltaics is used. Therefore, with the growing demand for hybrid vehicles, the market is also projected to grow.
  • Rise in Space Activities The number of satellites orbiting the Earth as of January 2022 was about 8,260 satellites. Moreover, with about 179 successful rocket launches into orbit, 2022 set a record for space travel and was approximately 43 more successful than 2021. Solar PV is being used for missions that are close to the sun (in Earth orbit or closer), allowing for power levels of several kWs and mission durations of many years. However, solar thermal generators, which allow for extremely high energetically dense thermal storage, is projected to replace solar PV.
  • Surge in Number of People with No Electricity About 19 million of people all around the world lived without electricity in 2022. Therefore, a large number of off-grid is estimated to be constructed further boosting the market growth for thermophotovoltaics.

Challenges

  • High Cost of Thermophotovoltaics – The cost of various materials used in this system such as selective emitters, and photovoltaics cells is poised to carry huge price. Hence, this also makes the manufacturing process of this system costly. Therefore, this factor is anticipated to hinder thermophotovoltaics market growth.
  • Complexity in Integrating TPV System
  • Lack of Efficiency

Global Thermophotovoltaics Market: Key Insights

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2025-2037

CAGR

7.3%

Base Year Market Size (2024)

USD 11.5 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2037)

USD 28.74 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

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Thermophotovoltaics Market Segmentation

Application (Solar Photovoltaic, Nuclear, Thermal Power Plants, Off-Grid Generators, Vehicles & Submarines, Commercial, Portable Electronics, Satellites & Space)

The thermophotovoltaics market from satellites & space segment is expected to generate the highest revenue by the end of 2037. This growth in the segment can be ascribed to its growing application in space nuclear power systems. The electricity for spacecraft is provided by space nuclear power systems. Hence, thermophotovoltaics is used to convert nuclear reactor heat into electricity.

Type (Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Thin-Film Photovoltaics Cells)

The crystalline silicon photovoltaics cells segment is poised to have significant growth over the forecast period. Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells are the most common type of film which is commercially available. Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells cost less than thin film PV since the production process is simpler.

Our in-depth analysis of the Thermophotovoltaics Market includes the following segments:

 

     Type

  • Silicon Photovoltaic Cells
  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells
  • Thin-Film Photovoltaics Cells

     Fabrication Method

  • Non-Epitaxial
  • Epitaxial

 

 

 

     Application

  • Solar Photovoltaic
  • Nuclear
  • Thermal Power Plants
  • Off-Grid Generators
  • Vehicles & Submarines
  • Commercial
  • Portable Electronics
  • Satellites & Space

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Thermophotovoltaics Industry - Regional Synopsis

APAC Market Statistics

 Asia Pacific industry is predicted to dominate majority revenue share of 48% by 2037, backed by increasing the demand for energy in the region. About 4.3 billion people live in the Asia and Pacific region, which also has the world's two most populous nations, China and India. This region is home to 60% of the population of the world.

North America Market Forecast

The thermophotovoltaics market in Asia Pacific is set to have the significant growth over the forecast period. In North America, the focus to reduce the use of fossil fuels is growing which has boosted the demand for renewable energy. Hence, TPV technology is considered to be one of the most sustainable energy sources. This is why this technology is in high demand in this region.

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Companies Dominating the Thermophotovoltaics Landscape

    • Curtiss-Wright Corporation
      • Company Overview
      • Business Strategy
      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Antora Energy
    • MIT Energy Initiative
    • COMSOL
    • General Electric
    • Coherent Corporation
    • Tesla
    • Vattenfall AB
    • Exide Technologies
    • American Elements

In the News

  • The world's first thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell manufacturing line has been created by Antora Energy, a pioneer in low-carbon heat and electricity for the industrial sector. This marks a significant advancement in the production and scalability of TPV technology. Additionally, the business has established a new standard for the sector by demonstrating a TPV efficiency rate of more than 40%. With these significant accomplishments, Antora is ready to revolutionize energy storage and conversion, two processes essential for industrial decarbonization and achieving net zero.
  • A heat engine without moving parts that functions similarly to the photovoltaic cells in a solar panel has been created by engineers from MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A grid-scale thermal battery might include the engine.

Author Credits:  Rajrani Baghel


  • Report ID: 4987
  • Published Date: Dec 20, 2024
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of thermophotovoltaics is assessed at USD 12.88 billion.

The thermophotovoltaics market size was over USD 11.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.74 billion by 2037, growing at around 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is driven by growing demand for hybrid vehicles, a rise in space activities, and a surge in the number of people with no electricity.

Asia Pacific industry is predicted to dominate majority revenue share of 48% by 2037, backed by increasing the demand for energy in the region.

The major players in the market are Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Antora Energy, MIT Energy Initiative, COMSOL, General Electric, Coherent Corporation, Tesla, Vattenfall AB, Exide Technologies, American Elements
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