Concentrated Photovoltaic technology focuses sunlight onto small, high-efficiency solar cells. In this domain, companies like Amonix, Soitec, and Suncore Photovoltaics lead the way. These companies pioneer the development of CPV systems, offering solutions that maximize energy output and make solar power more viable in diverse geographic locations.
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August 2023
The first commercial concentrated photovoltaic and thermal storage project by RayGen has officially begun with the successful commissioning of a 4 MW solar plant at Carwarp, northwest Victoria, supported by 2.8 MW/50 MWh of long-duration storage. The company claims that AGL, a sizable energy retailer, will shortly purchase all of the plant's output.
The Carwarp plant integrates solar and hydro technologies from RayGen to provide renewable energy 24/7. The system employs a field of intelligent, rotating mirrors to focus sunlight onto a tower-mounted receiver that houses multiple PV modules. This solar energy is combined with the energy stored in two distinct water reservoirs to create a "hot and cold" solar hydro solution.
The Carwarp plant will give the West Murray grid an additional 4 MW of renewable energy and 17 hours of storage capacity. It is anticipated that the plant will produce enough renewable energy to run 1,700 typical Victorian homes.
This novel method of long-duration energy storage offers a potential remedy for long-duration energy storage by significantly enhancing the economics and efficiency of solar plus storage through the use of concentrated PV and thermal hydro storage.
May 2023
The Norwegian floating photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) specialist Svalin Solar and the Norway-based research firm Sintef are currently working on a floating CPVT receiver designed to be used in carbon capture facilities. The new technology, according to the two companies, is a carbon capture system that uses solar assistance to generate thermal energy required for gas separation, either fully or partially.
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Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Market Size was valued at USD 2.1 Billion in 2022. The Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) market industry is projected to grow from USD 2.46 Billion in 2023 to USD 8.63 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increased spending on renewable energies and a rise in electrical power consumption are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
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Market CAGR for concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) is driven by the rising energy demand that has increased the demand for concentrated photovoltaics. Moreover, growing environmental worries about the depletion of conventional energy sources are projected to draw additional infrastructure expenditures to increase demand for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV). Major advantages of recent technical advances include the increased need for concentrated photovoltaics due to the latest technology and the rising need for electricity. Demand has surged because of this compelling reason, and the photovoltaic market share has been increasingly consolidated. The increasing need for electrical power, which should enhance sales of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV), is largely attributable to industrial change in developing nations. Demand for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) is expected to rise due to the issues mentioned above in the future.
Additionally, with the increasing investment in renewable energy, the total demand for electricity in the urban sector is expected to climb dramatically due to several causes, including the world's growing population, the expansion of manufacturing in some developing countries, and the acceleration of infrastructure improvement efforts. Since this is the case, and more and more countries are passing laws to safeguard the environment, the primary power production business is forced to make a vertical transition to more sustainable energy sources. Increasing product demand from various end-use sectors and rising energy demand will concentrate on the photovoltaic (CPV) Market. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of energy supply is fueling the expansion of the international market.
For instance, the new Z2C fusion splicer from Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. will be available this spring, and it is going to feature the company's unique "Nano Tune AI (artificial intelligence) programmed fusion technology in a redesigned more durable chassis. As a result, the demand for Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) is predicted to grow throughout the forecasted time due to the rising demand for energy savings. Thus, the driving factor is the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market revenue.
The concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market segmentation, based on type, includes high concentrated photovoltaic (HCPV) and low concentrated photovoltaic (LCPV). In 2022, the high concentrated photovoltaic (HCPV) category was anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 17.00% over the projected period, making up the largest market share due to the increased installation of HCPV across various large-scale power plants is largely attributable to the fact that doing so improves the efficiency of individual modules and lowers the area-related expenses of the entire power generating project across a wide range of sectors.
The concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market segmentation, based on application, includes commercial and utilities. In 2022, the utilities segment led the concentrated photovoltaic market in revenue because of a projected increase in utility-scale concentrated photovoltaic projects thanks to a rise in power purchase agreements signed by electricity boards and private sector enterprises.
Figure 1: Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Market by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market will dominate because more and more people are choosing to install solar panels in their homes, businesses, and communities. Solar CPV use is growing due to financing from organizations like the U.S. Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute for CPV projects with utility applications.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: Concentrated Photovoltaic (Cpv) Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe’s concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market accounts for the second-largest market share due to increasing the market value of photovoltaic solar energy by raising consumer and producer knowledge and production. In addition, the growing solar power is becoming more widely used. Further, the German concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market held the largest market share, and the UK concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 due to the rising need for energy is the primary element propelling business activity. There is a great need for electricity in the area, lots of sunlight, and falling prices for concentrated photovoltaics. Moreover, China’s concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market held the largest market share, and the Indian concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market was the fastest-rising market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market grow even more. There are some strategies for action that market participants are implementing to increase their presence around the world's footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturer use in the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) industry has offered some of the most significant technological advancements. Major players in the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market, including Radical Sun Systems, Inc. (U.S.), SolAero Technologies Corp. (U.S.), and Arzon Solar LLC. (U.S.), Cool Earth Solar (U.S.), Morgan Solar Inc. (Canada), ARIMA Group (Taiwan), Suncore Photovoltaic Technology Company Limited (China), and Guangdong Redsolar Photovoltaic Technology Co. Ltd (China). Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Saint-Augustin Canada Electric Inc. (STACE) (Canada), Sanan Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd (China), Suntrix Company Ltd (China), and Macsun Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (China), and others are attempting to grow market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Cool Earth Solar, founded in 2007 in Pleasanton, California, believes everyone should have access to cheap, plentiful, and clean energy. The business offers a fully managed solar system to customers who own houses and businesses. Cool Earth Solar offers various project services, including site assessment, financial analysis, engineering and design, procurement, building, utility hookup, start-up and commissioning, plant monitoring, and continuing operation and maintenance. By creating solar power plants that are clean, sustainable, and beneficial to the environment, Cool Earth Solar encourages people to go solar. In March 2022, Cool Earth Solar, a Pleasanton-based company that installs and provides storage for solar energy systems for homes and businesses, was promoted to the level of "Elite Dealer" by SunPower. Since approximately seven years ago, their track record with SunPower has been gradually improving.
The Sumitomo Electric-produced industrial 5G terminals contain a connector for connecting to various factory cameras, equipment, and sensors. Additionally, they assist 5G millimeter waves. Water and dustproof devices can be employed in harsh environments like factories and the outdoors. Additionally, they employ a container-based virtualization*2 architecture for edge processing, which makes it simple to install and use programs made for OSes other than the one used by 5G terminals. The first commercial rollout of Sumitomo Electric's industrial 5G terminals will be made possible by SoftBank's Private 5G. In May 2023, according to the agreement, Sumitomo Electric will start selling industrial 5G terminals in 2024 to support "Private 5G," a 5G-managed service for businesses that SoftBank unveiled on March 29, 2023. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based video compression and analysis solutions, derived from Sumitomo Electric's unique technology, will boost industrial facilities' digital transformation (DX). Promotion of efficiency improvement initiatives will be made at plants, including those owned by the Sumitomo Electric Group.
May 2023:Morgan Solar unveiled the IV DAQ 550W as the newest addition to its IoT sensor platform. More than 90% of already installed silicon-based PV technologies are now covered by this new model, created because of the rising interest in DC health monitoring of higher-power solar panels.
April 2023:Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) developed a randomly coupled multi-core optical fiber with 19 cores, the most ever for a multi-core optical fiber*1 with a standard outer diameter*2 (0.125 mm), and they were successful in transmitting 1.7 petabits per second over 63.5 km.
April 2023:Saint-Augustin Canada Electric Inc. has acquired the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) system technology from Soitec. This acquisition supports STACE's goal of completing its product portfolio and expanding its market reach in the solar energy industry.
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