Electrically Active Smart Glass and Windows Market Report 2026

The electrically active smart glass and windows market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.98 billion in 2025 to $4.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of energy-efficient glazing, increasing integration of smart technologies in buildings, growth in automotive and aerospace glazing, development of responsive window solutions, rising demand for intelligent privacy and light control.

The electrically active smart glass and windows market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of AI-controlled smart windows, expansion of connected building facades, adoption of advanced glazing technologies in commercial projects, innovation in energy-efficient electrochromic and SPD glass, growing use of micro-blind and PDLC smart glass systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of AI-integrated smart glass control systems, deployment of energy-efficient electrically active windows, integration of robotics-assisted glass manufacturing, expansion of connected smart window platforms, implementation of advanced light and heat regulation technologies.

The growing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings is expected to drive the growth of the electrically active smart glass and windows market in the coming years. Energy-efficient and sustainable buildings are designed and operated to minimize energy consumption, reduce environmental impact, and optimize resource utilization throughout their lifecycle. This rising demand is primarily driven by stringent government regulations and building codes that mandate improved energy performance standards, as authorities worldwide implement policies requiring commercial and residential structures to meet higher efficiency benchmarks to combat climate change. The increased focus on sustainable building practices directly boosts the need for advanced glazing technologies that enable dynamic light control, thermal insulation, and reduced heating and cooling loads in buildings. For example, in May 2024, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the number of commercial buildings earning ENERGY STAR certification rose from over 7,000 in 2022 to more than 8,800 in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 1,800 buildings. Therefore, the growing demand for energy efficiency and sustainable buildings is propelling the growth of the electrically active smart glass and windows market.

Key companies in the electrically active smart glass and windows market are focusing on developing suspended particle device (SPD) technology to enhance light control and user comfort across applications. SPD technology is an advanced light-control system that uses suspended particles in a film to adjust light transmission, aligning when powered to permit light and dispersing when unpowered to provide shading and privacy. For example, in January 2025, Gauzy, an Israel-based fully integrated light and vision control company, launched an energy-harvesting smart glass with black suspended particles for automotive, aerospace, and architectural industries. The product features a rich black hue that provides superior shading and thermal comfort compared to traditional blue SPD variants. It enables precise control of visible light transmission for improved comfort and energy efficiency while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Gauzy’s black SPD smart glass demonstrates enhanced durability, fast switching speeds, and compatibility with curved and flat surfaces, making it suitable for integration into high-end vehicles, aircraft cabins, and modern architectural façades.

In October 2024, Mativ Holdings, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of Argotec brand engineered polymer films, partnered with Miru Smart Technologies to develop intelligent, energy-efficient smart glass solutions. The partnership combines Miru’s electrochromic window expertise with Mativ’s advanced Argotec TPU interlayer films to create high-performance, electrically active smart glass that enhances energy efficiency, optical clarity, and design flexibility for automotive and architectural applications. Miru Smart Technologies is a Canada-based developer of smart window technology, including electrochromic windows.

Major companies operating in the electrically active smart glass and windows market are Saint-Gobain S.A., AGC Inc., Gentex Corporation, Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corp., Skyline Design, Plansee SE, View Inc., Gauzy Ltd., Polytronix Inc., Guangzhou Huichi Industrial Development Co. Ltd., Smartglass International Limited, Innovative Glass Corporation, Pro Display, UniteGlass, Miru Smart Technologies, Diamond Switchable Glass Ltd, Privetek, Dhanlaxmi Enterprises, Glasstronn, The Smart Glass Company.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the electrically active smart glass and windows market by increasing costs for imported electroluminescent smart glass, micro-blind smart glass, suspension plasma displays, and quantum dot smart glass. Residential, commercial, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare projects in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to dependence on imported advanced glazing materials. Nevertheless, tariffs are driving domestic manufacturing, regional assembly, and innovation in energy-efficient and intelligent window solutions, enhancing supply chain resilience and adoption of smart glazing technologies.

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Electrically active smart glass and windows are advanced glazing materials that change their light transmission properties when an electric voltage is applied. They allow users to control transparency, glare, and heat levels in real time. Electrically active smart glass and windows improve comfort and energy efficiency by dynamically adapting to changing light conditions and creating intelligent, responsive surfaces.

The key types of electrically active smart glass and windows are electrochromic, thermochromic, suspended particle device (SPD) smart glass, and polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC). Electrochromic smart glass uses electric voltage to adjust its tint, enabling precise control over light transmission and glare reduction. The key functionalities of these glass and windows include privacy control, energy efficiency, light management, temperature regulation, and safety and security features. They are distributed through various channels such as direct sales, online retail, distributors, specialty stores, and wholesale. Applications include residential, commercial, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare facilities, with end-users spanning building and construction, transportation, consumer electronics, hospitality, and energy sectors.North America was the largest region in the electrically active smart glass and windows market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in electrically active smart glass and windows report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electrically active smart glass and windows market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electrically active smart glass and windows market consists of sales of electroluminescent smart glass, micro-blind smart glass, suspension plasma display, and quantum dot smart glass. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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