Component
Solar glass
Low-iron float glass for PV modules, from silica, soda ash, and limestone.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$700
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
25.0
Made in US
500,000 tonnes
Current demand
2,000,000 tonnes
US exports
40,000 tonnes
Opportunity score
75.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$800M
Expected extra output: 200,000 tonnes per year