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Renewable energy now forms one-third of the world's total energy capacity, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The agency found that 171GW of renewable energy was added to the global system in 2018, with an annual increase of 7.9%. Two-thirds of new power generation capacity added in 2018 came from renewables.

The global solar PV glass market is expected to be valued at USD 33.7 billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing social and political consensus aimed at adopting clean energy sources is expected to drive the market in the coming years.Solar PV glass is being increasingly used in various applications such as residential, non-residential and utility sectors. Tempered glass, in particular, is being employed in roofing applications as well as in the manufacturing of glass windows. In developing countries, regional governments are taking various initiatives to install solar panels not only on newly constructed buildings but also on old building structures. Government initiatives to achieve a sustainable future with clean energy are anticipated to positively drive the market over the forecast period.Residential application segment is witnessing growth due to the rising penetration from untapped markets such as Asia Pacific as well as Central & South America. First-mover advantage and relatively low acquisition cost in untapped regions remain key driving factors in this application segment. However, the cost and length of customer acquisition is a primary concern and is projected to restrain the growth of the application segment over the next eight years.North America is expected to witness the highest growth rate over the forecast period. The U.S. government is actively investing in solar energy plants to achieve a future with sustainable energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the U.S. government has passed multi-year extension of tax credits for renewable energy plants such as concentrating solar power (CSP) and solar PV glass stations. The government has laid down supportive environment policies at the state level for the installation and operation of these renewable energy plants & power stations.

Population growth represents a major strain on our natural resources and its impact on the cost of our most valued resources can be expected to be major. Investing in it may be the safest way to prepare for it.