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First Solar, Inc. and Solar Frontier K.K. hold a share of over 10% in the thin film photovoltaics market. First Solar, Inc. focuses on CDTE technology and ongoing innovation, maintaining a substantial market position in the thin film photovoltaics industry. It is one of the world's biggest producers of thin-film photovoltaic modules, renowned for its highly efficient products, affordable solutions, and sophisticated manufacturing techniques. The company's substantial R&D expenditures have improved the efficiency and robustness of its CDTE solar panels significantly, offering a competitive and alluring substitute for conventional silicon-based panels.
Solar Frontier K.K., a division of Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. and a major participant in the thin film photovoltaics industry, commands a sizable market share owing to its knowledge of CIGS technology. Its modules offer great resistance to high temperatures, high conversion efficiency, and superior performance in low light, making them well-suited for a wide range of environmental circumstances. The company’s strategic R&D investments have enabled ongoing improvements in CIGS technology.
Major players operating in the thin film photovoltaics industry are: