The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (gaas) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (GaAs) market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.92 billion in 2024 to $16.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
This growth is driven by a focus on reducing carbon emissions, increased demand for renewable energy, the high efficiency of multi-junction GaAs solar cells, and the rising use of GaAs solar cells in space exploration and energy security.
The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (gaas) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell market is forecasted to grow to $22.45 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 8.5%.
The growth will be fueled by rising awareness of environmental issues, a surge in solar system installations, higher demand for electronics, and increasing military and defense applications. Trends include a focus on sustainability, a demand for high-efficiency solar cells, advancements in solar panel technology, and growing adoption of solar power for compact, efficient power supplies.
The increasing demand for renewable energy is expected to fuel the gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (GaAs) market. The demand for renewable energy sources is driven by sustainability goals and climate change concerns. GaAs solar cells are highly efficient, making them ideal for specialized renewable energy applications. According to the International Energy Agency in January 2024, global renewable energy capacity surged by 50% in 2023, supporting the growth of the GaAs solar cell market.
The gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (GaAs) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Liquid Encapsulated Czochralski (LEC) Grown Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), VGF (Vertical Gradient Freeze) Grown Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
2) By Channel: Direct Sales, Other Distribution Channel
3) By Application: Radio Frequency Electronics, Light Emitting Diodes, Photovoltaic Devices, Photonic Devices, Wireless Communication, Optoelectronic Devices, Other Applications
Companies in the gallium arsenide germanium solar cell market are developing advanced space solar cell technology to enhance energy efficiency and reliability for satellites and spacecraft. For example, in March 2023, Rocket Lab USA Inc., a US-based aerospace company, introduced IMM-ß, a new high-efficiency space solar cell that uses GaAs/Ge technology to achieve 33.3% efficiency, higher than the previous IMM-a cell.
Major companies operating in the gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (Gaas) market are:
• Emcore Corporation
• Spectrolab Inc.
• AXT Inc.
• Anadigics Inc.
• Alta Devices Inc.
• Kopin Corporation
• MicroLink Devices Inc.
• Azur Space Solar Power GmbH
• JDS Uniphase Corporation
• Xiamen Powerway Advanced Material Co. Ltd.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
• Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company
• MTI Corporation
• Ibsen Photonics
• Freiberger Compound Materials GmbH
• Semiconductor Wafer Inc.
• Hanergy Holding Group Limited
• Azur Space Solar Power GmbH
• DOWA Electronics Materials Co. Ltd.
• Vital Materials Co. Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (Gaas) market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gallium arsenide germanium solar cell (Gaas) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.