With a market share of over 90 percent, silicon-based technologies dominate the
commercial solar energy market.
Its leading position is due to the clear advantages that silicon presents, including:
- The raw material silicon forms over a quarter of the Earth's crust
- The highest efficiency ratings of any solar materials
- Established and proven industry value chain
- Continual improvements increasing competitiveness as a mainstream energy choice
- Highly durable with a long lifespan
- Environmentally friendly - totally natural with no trace of harmful materials
