Dr. Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx02.03.21
The remarkable price increases in particular US stocks, most notably GameStop, made the news last week as the power of retail investors to move markets became clear.
On Feb. 1, the BBC reported that silver prices increased by around 10% as retail investors turned their attention to commodities, reaching a 5-month high of almost $950/kg.
While silver has many uses, such as mirrors and jewelry, conductive ink is a significant application with a market estimated by IDTechEx at around $2.3 billion annually.
By far the most common use for silver ink is in the conductive fingers and busbars onto solar panels, making silver ink an essential component in the adoption of renewable energy sources.
Additionally, silver ink is used across the entire range of printed electronics technologies, such as printed pressure sensors and wearable skin patches.
The most established and widely used category of condu
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