In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include:
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Executive Analysis of the Market for Solar Technology Applications in the European Automotive Industry provides an overview of the different types of solar cells. This research service analyses their current and future applications within the automotive industry with a case study on the polysilicon solar panel industry and life cycle analysis of the different types of solar cells. Frost & Sullivan's analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: polysilicon solar cell, thin-film technologies, and third-generation solar cells.
Although presently the market for solar technologies is limited to roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, technological developments will shift the focus of solar cells from comfort and convenience features to powertrain applications and similar domains within the automotive industry. Additionally, the costs of solar cells are expected to plummet, making it affordable to the average customer looking for a less polluting vehicle.
One of the restraints currently for the use of solar panels is the increase in weight owing to the mounting of solar panel on the roof. Polysilicon solar panels are heavy and exert a drag on the vehicle, reducing the range and life of the battery in electric or hybrid vehicles and decreasing the fuel-efficiency in conventional cars.
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