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Self-Cleaning Glass Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2028FSegmented By Product Type (Hydrophobic Coating & Hydrophilic Coating), By Application (Windows, Skylights, Facades, Exterior Shop Fronts, Solar Panels, Automotive Windows, Smartphones & Tablets), By End User (Residential, Commercial & Industrial), By Region.

October 2023 | 178 pages | ID: S7162EFADB82EN
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Global Self-Cleaning Glass market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace in the forecast period 2024-2028, and is being driven by the expanding construction industry, which raises demand for products such as titanium dioxide with value-added glass, as well as the rising need for self-cleaning glass in solar panels due to its quick and easy maintenance.

Self-cleaning glass, as its name suggests, is a form of glass that maintains a surface free of dirt and grime. A thin coating of compounds with photolytic and hydrophilic characteristics is deposited to create these glasses. When water or rain is applied, a titanium oxide coating on the surface starts a chemical process that reduces dirt and other contaminants into tiny particles that may be easily wiped away.

Solar Power Plant Around the Globe Will Work As Catalyst for Self-Cleaning Glass Market

Self-cleaning glass extends the life of solar panels, lowers maintenance costs, and improves energy efficiency. High efficiency solar cells require a high absorption of incident sunlight. Self-cleaning glass is an environmentally friendly option because it consumes less water and doesn't require chemicals to clean the surface. For instance, on November 30, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) and the local utility company ACWA Power, signed a contract to turn the Mecca province's Al Shuaibah into the world's biggest single-site solar power plant. The solar power station is expected to start operating by the end of 2025 and have a 2,060 MW generation capacity.

The PV (Photo Voltaic) module’s performance is negatively impacted by dust buildup on its surface in terms of efficiency, output power, short circuit current, etc. Therefore, in order to preserve the efficiency of the PV module, some particular adjustments must be made. In this context, only a few PV module cleaning techniques exist, including manual cleaning, environmental cleaning, coating glass with nano-films for self-cleaning, electrostatic cleaning, and mechanical dust cleaning.

Trend Towards Renewable Energy & Growing Construction Sector in the Developing Economies:

The drive towards renewable energy and the rising demand for self-cleaning glass for use in skylights, conservatories, and roofs, will both speed up market growth in developing economies like Saudi Arabia and India. The global self-cleaning glass market will have strong growth potential due to an increase in product launches and a rise in the demand for value-added glass products. For instance, Saudi Arabia has counted on ACWA Power to help it reach its Vision 2030 renewable energy objective of meeting 70% of its energy demands through RE generation.

Additionally, in February 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman founded the New Murabba Development Corporation (NMDC) to carry out a significant development in downtown Riyadh. The plan calls for the construction of a business district, a residential neighborhood, hotels, hospitals, amusement parks, and educational institutions. As these construction projects are in lineup, the market for Self-Cleaning glass will grow.

Comparatively Lesser Environmental Impact of Self Cleaning Glass Resulting in the Market Growth

Self-cleaning glass that has less adverse effect on the environment is advantageous for the world. Additionally, it saves water during washing and eliminates the need for additional cleaning agents. Self-cleaning eyewear is recognized for its resistance to glare and mist. Self-cleaning glass is often used as a building infrastructure partition, as well as for doors and windows. Their use in the building industry has increased dramatically as a result of their ability to clean themselves.

The enormous growth of the building sector is one of the primary factors influencing market expansion. The market for self-cleaning glass will also grow as a result of the reduction in maintenance time and expense. Due to the effect of water, both types of coatings have the ability to clean themselves. The environment is less harmed by self-cleaning glass. Additionally, the rate of expansion of the self-cleaning glass market will be impacted by the growing demand for robust, scratch-resistant, and self-cleaning windows and facades.

Increasing Demand from Building & Construction Sector:

Self-cleaning glasses are frequently utilized as windows, glazing materials for building envelopes and as interior dividers.

Self-cleaning glass is used in roof windows, bay windows, conservatories, roofs, patio doors, and glazed facades in residential building. On solar control glass, a hydrophilic coating is typically used to give both great energy efficiency and self-cleaning qualities. The need for self-cleaning glass in residential buildings has increased due to the rapid urbanization of developing nations and the proliferation of building codes in industrialized nations.

For the year 2019, the construction industry in Europe grew by roughly 2%. Even though this industry's growth has slightly slowed, more people are projected to adopt self-cleaning glasses in the years to come.

A hydrophobic coating on the surface of self-cleaning glasses frequently repels the majority of foreign particles and eliminates the majority of waste that has built up. Even hydrophilic coatings are used, but in smaller quantities due to their lower effectiveness.

Self-cleaning glasses help to cut down on maintenance costs, which has led to an increase in their use, in both residential and commercial structures.

High Price Bar is Expected to Hinder the Growth of the Market.

Costs are typically determined by the required window or glass area's size. A double-glazed self-cleaning glass unit measuring 1200 mm x 1200 mm and made of 4 mm glass typically costs roughly USD 195.73. You should budget around USD 756.98 for a 1000 mm x 1500 mm triple glazed self-cleaning glass skylight with a wood kerb. One also needs to account for the cost of installation by a qualified glazier in addition to the price of the self-cleaning glass. For a typical double window, installing self-cleaning glass will cost around USD 345, in total.

About 20% more money is spent on self-cleaning windows than on regular glass. As a result, it's important to assess your spending plan and take into account the total cost of installing self-cleaning windows and other self-cleaning glass.

Market Segmentation

Global Self-Cleaning Glass market can be segmented into product type, application, end user and region. Based on product type, the market is segmented into hydrophobic coating and hydrophilic coating. Based on application, the market is segmented into windows, skylights, facades, exterior shop fronts, solar panels, automotive windows, and smartphones & tablets. Based on end user, the market is segmented into residential, commercial & industrial. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and Middle East.

Market Players

Major market players in the global self-cleaning glass are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., TuffX Processed Glass Ltd, Morley Glass & Glazing ltd., ATIS Group, Australian Glass Group, Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc., Guardian Industries, Morn Building Materials Co.,Ltd, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Nanovations Pty Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the global self-cleaning glass has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
  • Self-Cleaning Glass, By Product Type:
  • Hydrophobic Coating
  • Hydrophilic Coating
  • Self-Cleaning Glass, By Application:
  • Windows
  • Skylights
  • Facades
  • Exterior Shop Fronts
  • Solar Panels
  • Automotive Windows
  • Smartphones & Tablets
  • Self-Cleaning Glass, By End User:
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Self-Cleaning Glass, By Region:
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Russia
    • Spain
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
  • Middle East
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Egypt
    • UAE
    • Israel
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Self-Cleaning Glass.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.3. Markets Covered
1.4. Years Considered for Study
1.5. Key Market Segmentations

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


4. VOICE OF CUSTOMERS


5. GLOBAL SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  5.2.1. By Product Type (Hydrophobic Coating & Hydrophilic Coating)
  5.2.2. By Application (Windows, Skylights, Facades, Exterior Shop Fronts, Solar Panels, Automotive Windows, Smartphones & Tablets)
  5.2.3. By End User (Residential, Commercial & Industrial)
  5.2.4. By Region
5.3. By Company (2022)
5.4. Market Map

6. NORTH AMERICA SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  6.2.1. By Product Type
  6.2.2. By Application
  6.2.3. By End User
  6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  6.3.1. United States Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      6.3.1.2.2. By Application
      6.3.1.2.3. By End User
  6.3.2. Canada Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      6.3.2.2.2. By Application
      6.3.2.2.3. By End User
  6.3.3. Mexico Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      6.3.3.2.2. By Application
      6.3.3.2.3. By End User

7. ASIA-PACIFIC SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  7.2.1. By Product Type
  7.2.2. By Application
  7.2.3. By End User
  7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
  7.3.1. China Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      7.3.1.2.2. By Application
      7.3.1.2.3. By End User
  7.3.2. India Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      7.3.2.2.2. By Application
      7.3.2.2.3. By End User
  7.3.3. Japan Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      7.3.3.2.2. By Application
      7.3.3.2.3. By End User
  7.3.4. South Korea Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      7.3.4.2.2. By Application
      7.3.4.2.3. By End User
  7.3.5. Indonesia Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
      7.3.5.2.2. By Application
      7.3.5.2.3. By End User

8. EUROPE SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  8.2.1. By Product Type
  8.2.2. By Application
  8.2.3. By End User
  8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  8.3.1. Germany Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      8.3.1.2.2. By Application
      8.3.1.2.3. By End User
  8.3.2. United Kingdom Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      8.3.2.2.2. By Application
      8.3.2.2.3. By End User
  8.3.3. France Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      8.3.3.2.2. By Application
      8.3.3.2.3. By End User
  8.3.4. Russia Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      8.3.4.2.2. By Application
      8.3.4.2.3. By End User
  8.3.5. Spain Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
      8.3.5.2.2. By Application
      8.3.5.2.3. By End User

9. SOUTH AMERICA SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  9.2.1. By Product Type
  9.2.2. By Application
  9.2.3. By End User
  9.2.4. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Brazil Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      9.3.1.2.2. By Application
      9.3.1.2.3. By End User
  9.3.2. Argentina Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      9.3.2.2.2. By Application
      9.3.2.2.3. By End User

10. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SELF-CLEANING GLASS OUTLOOK

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  10.2.1. By Product Type
  10.2.2. By Application
  10.2.3. By End User
  10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. Saudi Arabia Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      10.3.1.2.2. By Application
      10.3.1.2.3. By End User
  10.3.2. South Africa Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      10.3.2.2.2. By Application
      10.3.2.2.3. By End User
  10.3.3. UAE Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      10.3.3.2.2. By Application
      10.3.3.2.3. By End User
  10.3.4. Israel Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.4.1.1. By Value
    10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      10.3.4.2.2. By Application
      10.3.4.2.3. By End User
  10.3.5. Egypt Self-Cleaning Glass Outlook
    10.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.5.1.1. By Value
    10.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
      10.3.5.2.2. By Application
      10.3.5.2.3. By End User

11. MARKET DYNAMICS

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. MARKET TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS


13. COMPANY PROFILES

13.1. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
  13.1.1. Business Overview
  13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.1.3. Recent Developments
  13.1.4. Key Personnel
  13.1.5. Key Product/Services
13.2. TuffX Processed Glass Ltd
  13.2.1. Business Overview
  13.2.2. Key Revenue and Financials
  13.2.3. Recent Developments
  13.2.4. Key Personnel
  13.2.5. Key Product/Services
13.3. Morley Glass & Glazing ltd.
  13.3.1. Business Overview
  13.3.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.3.3. Recent Developments
  13.3.4. Key Personnel
  13.3.5. Key Product/Services
13.4. ATIS Group
  13.4.1. Business Overview
  13.4.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.4.3. Recent Developments
  13.4.4. Key Personnel
  13.4.5. Key Product/Services
13.5. Australian Glass Group
  13.5.1. Business Overview
  13.5.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.5.3. Recent Developments
  13.5.4. Key Personnel
  13.5.5. Key Product/Services
13.6. Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
  13.6.1. Business Overview
  13.6.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.6.3. Recent Developments
  13.6.4. Key Personnel
  13.6.5. Key Product/Services
13.7. Guardian Industries
  13.7.1. Business Overview
  13.7.2. Key Revenue and Financials
  13.7.3. Recent Developments
  13.7.4. Key Personnel
  13.7.5. Key Product/Services
13.8. Morn Building Materials Co. Ltd
  13.8.1. Business Overview
  13.8.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.8.3. Recent Developments
  13.8.4. Key Personnel
  13.8.5. Key Product/Services
13.9. Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
  13.9.1. Business Overview
  13.9.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.9.3. Recent Developments
  13.9.4. Key Personnel
  13.9.5. Key Product/Services
13.10. Nanovations Pty Ltd
  13.10.1. Business Overview
  13.10.2. Key Revenue and Financials (If Available)
  13.10.3. Recent Developments
  13.10.4. Key Personnel
  13.10.5. Key Product/Services

14. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS


15. ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER


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