Early prototypes include development of smart module technology which can be used to power remote devices or maintain the carge on a vehicle.
Why Solar?
Global Numbers:
597 GW of new capacity added in 2024, bringing total installed PV to 2.2 TW.
Solar made up 81% of all new power additions worldwide.
PV now provides about 7% of global electricity - up from less than 1% a decade ago.
Global installed capacity is expected to exceed 7 TW by 2030.
U.S. Domestic:
Solar represented ~66% of all new power capacity added in 2024.
U.S. Installations grew ~21% year-over-year, reaching nearly 50 GWDC added in 2024.
Cumulative capacity is expected to double by 2026, from ~90 GW to ~180 GW.
Market Investment and Future Growth:
Global solar PV Market is projected to reach $600 Billion + By 2030 with an annual growth rate of roughly 10-11%