India Solar Panel Glass Market

India Solar Panel Glass Market Overview:

The India solar panel glass market size reached 512.30 Thousand Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 990.46 Thousand Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.60% during 2025-2033. The market is growing due to rising domestic module production, demand for high-efficiency panels, and adoption of advanced technologies like bifacial and glass-to-glass modules, which require stronger, more durable glass with better optical and thermal performance.

India Solar Panel Glass Market Trends:

Domestic Manufacturing Expansion Pushing Glass Demand

India's solar panel glass market is seeing significant traction, with manufacturers scaling up output and adopting modern technologies. This is largely being driven by a push for energy security, local production incentives, and demand for long-lasting modules suitable for utility-scale deployment. Aligned with this trend, in October 2024 Macwin Solar established a new high-tech production facility aimed at reaching 1.2 GW capacity by 2025. This facility marked a shift toward the use of Topcon glass-to-glass technology, which offers higher resistance to environmental stress and reduces panel failure rates. By replacing traditional backsheet panels with glass on both sides, the technology ensures better protection from moisture and UV damage, making it ideal for India's varied climate zones. As projects move into challenging terrains, developers are prioritizing stronger, more durable panels directly increasing the need for superior solar glass. The glass used must now meet higher standards for thickness, thermal resistance, and optical clarity. This trend is also encouraging collaborations between module makers and glass suppliers to align manufacturing capabilities. The push toward Topcon and similar technologies has created ripple effects across the supply chain, driving demand for innovative solar glass that performs better over longer periods and under tougher conditions.

High-Power Modules Raising Glass Quality Standards

The Indian solar panel glass market is also being shaped by the introduction of advanced, high-wattage modules that require more refined materials. This trend is driven by developers aiming to maximize energy yield per square meter and minimize degradation across the panel's life cycle. In October 2024, Waaree launched a 730 Wp n-type HJT dual-glass solar module at REI India, setting new standards in performance and longevity. The module offers 23.5% efficiency and bifaciality of 85±10%, with minimal degradation and extended warranties, making it one of the most advanced in the Indian market. These dual-glass modules place higher demands on the supporting glass, requiring greater strength, clarity, and uniformity to handle higher power output and operational stress. The increased weight of glass-glass designs has also led to innovation in lighter yet robust materials that can maintain mechanical stability without adding bulk. As module wattages continue to rise, the supporting glass must evolve accordingly prompting investments in specialized coatings, better lamination techniques, and advanced float glass lines. Manufacturers of solar glass are now focusing on delivering thinner yet tougher variants to support this transition, indicating a clear shift toward premium, high-performance materials that can meet the needs of the next-gen solar industry.

India Solar Panel Glass Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type of solar panel glass, application, and end use industry.

Type of Solar Panel Glass Insights:

• Tempered Glass
• Anti-Reflective Coated Glass
• Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) Glass
• Textured Glass
• Ultra-Clear Glass

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type of solar panel glass. This includes tempered glass, anti-reflective coated glass, transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass, textured glass, and ultra-clear glass.

Application Insights:

• Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
• Solar Thermal Collectors
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes photovoltaic (PV) modules, solar thermal collectors, and concentrated solar power (CSP) systems.

 End Use Industry Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial and Industrial
• Utility-Scale Solar Projects

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry. This includes residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale solar projects.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Solar Panel Glass Market News:

• January 2025: Gold Plus Glass commissioned a new facility in Karnataka with a solar glass manufacturing capacity of 109,500 metric Tons annually. This marked its entry into the solar panel glass segment, boosting domestic supply and supporting India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem with increased scale and capacity.
• January 2025: Borosil Renewables expanded its solar glass manufacturing capacity by 50%, increasing output from 1,000 to 1,500 Tons per day. This move, backed by anti-dumping measures, strengthened domestic supply for PV module makers, reduced import dependence, and supported local job creation in India’s solar sector.

India Solar Panel Glass Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India solar panel glass market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India solar panel glass market on the basis of type of solar panel glass?
• What is the breakup of the India solar panel glass market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India solar panel glass market on the basis of end use industry?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India solar panel glass market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India solar panel glass market?
• What is the structure of the India solar panel glass market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India solar panel glass market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India solar panel glass market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India solar panel glass market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India solar panel glass industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.