Solar Encapsulation Market by Materials (EVA, PVB, PDMS, Ionomer, TPU, Polyolefin), Technology (Single/Poly-crystalline Silicon, Thin-film (CDTE, CIGS, a-Si), Applications (Construction, Electronics, Automotive): Global Trends & Forecast to 2018
[267 Pages Report] Growing demand of solar PVs and other applications with increasing investment in modernization of infrastructure will drive the global solar encapsulation market to 1,357.2 million by 2018, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2013 to 2018. Asia, with its thriving economies and rapidly expanding manufacturing bases, is expected to experience highest revenue growth during the next five years.
The factors driving growth in the solar encapsulation market are global electricity demand which is expected to double by 2030, cost reduction potential of solar PV, and PV technology developments. Solar encapsulation is a moderately developing market with no other substitute that makes it a backbone of PV modules manufacturing. Thus, the market is expected to continue the steady growth rate in future also.
Solar encapsulation manufacturers mainly focus on R&D in order to develop new and improved encapsulants for upcoming PV technologies, which offer more distinguished and revolutionary features such as efficiency, resistance against heat & moisture, flexibility, etc. Expansion and mergers & acquisitions into new and emerging markets such as Asia, Europe, and North America has been and will be the key for success for solar encapsulant manufacturers to increase their overall sales and revenue.
STR Holdings Inc. (U.S.) is the leader in solar encapsulant market. It holds majority of the global solar encapsulation market followed by Hangzhou First PV Material Co. Ltd. (China) and Solutia (U.S.). Rest of the market share is occupied by other players such as Bridgestone (Japan), Dow Corning (U.S.), DuPont (U.S.), etc.
Solar encapsulant is extensively used in construction, automotive, and electronics applications. Favorable demand in Asia and growing applications of solar encapsulants are expected to be the major demand drivers for global market making the products irreplaceable, especially in the solar modules.
The solar encapsulation materials segment included in this report is based on key materials, i.e. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Ionomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), and Polyolefin. The technologies covered in this report are Single-crystal/polycrystalline silicon solar technology, Thin-film solar technology (Cadmium-telluride (CdTe), Copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS), and Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)).
Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Region (2011-2018)
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
For this report, the major players in the market are identified through secondary and primary research. Based on that, their market shares are evaluated. This includes study of the annual reports of top market players and interviews with key opinion leaders such as CEOs, Directors, and marketing people.
The size of overall market is determined by forecasting techniques based on solar encapsulation materials demand in different applications and regions, which is validated through primary sources. The volume market for solar encapsulation materials is determined and the value is reflected by the average price of encapsulating materials, which is evaluated using primary and secondary research. The market data is available from 2011 to 2018 with CAGR from 2013 to 2018.
This report analyzes various marketing trends and establishes the most effective growth strategy. It identifies market dynamics such as drivers, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives. Major companies such as STR Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Hangzhou First PV Material Co. Ltd. (China), Solutia (U.S.), Bridgestone (Japan), Dow Corning (U.S.), DuPont (U.S.), etc. have also been profiled in this report.
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On basis of geography:
- Asia
- North America
- Europe
- Rest of World (ROW)
On basis of material:
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
- Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
- Ionomer
- Others (Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) & Polyolefin)
On basis of technology:
- Single-crystal/polycrystalline silicon solar technology
- Thin-film solar technology
- Cadmium-telluride (CdTe)
- Copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS)
- Amorphous silicon (a-Si))
On basis of application:
- Construction
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Others
Global solar encapsulation market: 1.3 billion market by 2018 signifying firm annualized growth rate of 10.2% from 2013 to 2018.
The global market for solar encapsulation is wide with significant growth lined up for large scale development. This market totally depends on PV as encapsulation is an integral part of PV module manufacturing. Thus, any fluctuations in PVs or solar applications market is completely reflected on solar encapsulation market.
Favorable demand in Asia and growing applications of solar encapsulants are expected to be the major demand drivers for global market, making the products irreplaceable especially in the solar modules.
The companies involved in solar encapsulation business are thus expanding into emerging markets like Asia. Technological advancement and innovative new products are the key strategies that are helping the companies to maximize their revenues.
Within the applications segment, construction industry is the major area for solar encapsulation market. It is expected to maintain a dominating position over the next few years. The market is also studied based on different types of materials which include Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Ionomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), and Polyolefin.
Geographically, the market is studied for different regions such as North America, Asia, and Europe. The value and volume market for solar encapsulation (by demand) is analyzed in detail for all the micro and macro markets. The study covers different growth strategies such as products launch, expansions, and agreements followed by key manufacturers over a period of time.
Solar Encapsulation Market Share, By Geography, 2012
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
The global solar encapsulation market was worth $762.1 million in 2012 and is estimated to reach $1.3 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2013 to 2018. Ethylene vinyl acetate and polyvinyl butyral are expected to be the key revenue generators for global solar encapsulation market.
Table Of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 20)
1.1 Key Take-Aways
1.2 Report Description
1.3 Markets Covered
1.4 Stakeholders
1.5 Research Methodology
1.5.1 Market Size
1.5.2 Key Data Points From Secondary Sources
1.5.3 Key Data Points From Primary Sources
1.5.4 Assumptions
2 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)
3 Premium Insights (Page No. - 28)
3.1 Global Solar Encapsulation Market Overview
3.2 Asia Major Market Driver
3.3 Growing Segments With Less Market Share
3.4 Eva Dominating The Global Market
3.5 Dominance Of Crystalline Silicon Technology
3.6 Construction As A Major Application
3.7 New Products Launch & Expansion Plans - Major Strategies For Market Players
3.8 Major Players Focusing On Asian Region
3.9 Regional Presence Of Market Leaders
4 Market Overview (Page No. - 45)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Advantages Of Silicone Encapsulants
4.3 Generations Of Solar Encapsulation Technology
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.4.1 Raw Material Suppliers
4.4.2 Encapsulant Manufacturers
4.4.3 Pv Module Manufacturers
4.5 Market Dynamics
4.5.1 Drivers
4.5.1.1 Global Electricity Demand Expected To Be Double By 2030
4.5.1.2 Cost Reduction Potential Of Solar Pv
4.5.1.3 Pv Technology Developments
4.5.2 Opportunities
4.5.2.1 Third Generation Pv: Organic Solar Technology
4.5.2.2 Economical Encapsulation Techniques
4.6 Burning Issue
4.7 Winning Imperative
4.7.1 Innovative Encapsulation Products By Market Players
4.8 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.8.1 Threat Of New Entrants
4.8.2 Threat Of Substitutes
4.8.3 Buyers Power
4.8.4 Suppliers Power
4.8.5 Degree Of Competition
4.9 Market Share Analysis
4.10 Patent Analysis
5 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Materials (Page No. - 66)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Revenue, By Materials
5.3 Market Volume, By Materials
5.4 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
5.4.1 Market Arena
5.4.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.4.3 Market Volume, By Geography
5.5 Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
5.5.1 Market Arena
5.5.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.5.3 Market Volume, By Geography
5.6 Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
5.6.1 Market Arena
5.6.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.6.3 Market Volume, By Geography
5.7 Ionomer
5.7.1 Market Arena
5.7.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.7.3 Market Volume, By Geography
5.8 Other Encapsulants
5.8.1 Market Revenue, By Materials
5.8.2 Market Volume, By Materials
5.8.3 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.8.4 Market Volume, By Geography
5.8.5 Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
5.8.5.1 Market Arena
5.8.5.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.8.5.3 Market Volume, By Geography
5.8.6 Polyolefin
5.8.6.1 Market Arena
5.8.6.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
5.8.6.3 Market Volume, By Geography
6 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Technology (Page No. - 98)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Global Market Revenue, By Technology
6.3 Single-Crystalline/Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Technology
6.3.1 Market Arena
6.3.2 Single-Crystalline Silicon Solar Technology
6.3.3 Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Technology
6.3.4 Market Revenue, By Geography
6.4 Thin-Film Solar Technology
6.4.1 Market Revenue, By Technology
6.4.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
6.4.3 Cadmium Telluride (CDTE)
6.4.3.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
6.4.4 Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS)
6.4.4.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
6.4.5 Amorphous Silicon (A-SI)
6.4.5.1 Market Arena
6.4.5.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
7 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Applications (Page No. - 112)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Applications Market Revenue
7.3 Automotive
7.3.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
7.4 Construction
7.4.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
7.5 Electronics
7.5.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Market Revenue, By Geography
8 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Geography (Page No. - 122)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
8.3 Market Volume, By Geography
8.4 North America
8.4.1 Market Revenue, By Materials
8.4.2 Market Volume, By Materials
8.4.3 Other Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials
8.4.4 Other Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials
8.4.5 Market Revenue, By Technology
8.4.6 Thin Film Market Revenue, By Technology
8.4.7 Market Revenue, By Applications
8.5 Europe
8.5.1 Market Revenue, By Materials
8.5.2 Market Volume, By Materials
8.5.3 Other Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials
8.5.4 Other Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials
8.5.5 Market Revenue, By Technology
8.5.6 Thin Film Market Revenue, By Technology
8.5.7 Market Revenue, By Applications
8.6 Asia
8.6.1 Market Revenue, By Materials
8.6.2 Market Volume By Materials
8.6.3 Other Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials
8.6.4 Other Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials
8.6.5 Market Revenue, By Technology
8.6.6 Thin Film Market Revenue, By Technology
8.6.7 Market Revenue, By Applications
8.7 Row
8.7.1 Market Revenue, By Materials
8.7.2 Market Volume, By Materials
8.7.3 Other Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials
8.7.4 Other Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials
8.7.5 Market Revenue By Technology
8.7.6 Thin Film Market Revenue, By Technology
8.7.7 Market Revenue, By Applications
9 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 153)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Growth Strategies In The Solar Encapsulation Market
9.3 Most Active Companies In The Solar Encapsulants Market
9.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
9.5 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures
9.6 New Products Launch
9.7 Investments, Expansions & Others
10 Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)* (Page No. - 173)
10.1 Bridgestone
10.2 Cambiosolar
10.3 Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd (DNP)
10.4 Dow Corning Corporation
10.5 E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Co.
10.6 Evasa
10.7 First Solar Gmbh
10.8 Hangzhou First Pv Material Co. Ltd
10.9 Isovoltaic Ag
10.1 Kuraray Europe Gmbh
10.11 Mitsubishi Plastics Inc.
10.12 Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello Inc.
10.13 Renewsys
10.14 Sanvic Inc.
10.15 Solutia Inc.
10.16 Specialized Technology Resources Inc. (STR)
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, And Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies.
Appendix (Page No. - 232)
Us Patents
Europe Patents
Japan Patents
List Of Tables (104 Tables)
Table 1 Global Solar Encapsulant Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 2 Geographical Market Facts: Solar Encapsulation
Table 3 Geographical Market Growth: Solar Encapsulation
Table 4 Solar Encapsulation: Developing Market Segments
Table 5 Solar Encapsulation: Global Materials Market Trends
Table 6 Solar Encapsulation: Technology Market Trends
Table 7 Solar Encapsulation: Applications Market Trends
Table 8 Solar Encapsulation: Market Strategies
Table 9 Swot Analysis: Major Activities & Strength Areas
Table 10 Market Leaders: Facts & Market Presence
Table 11 Major Pv/Encapsulant Companies With Area Of Investment
Table 12 Patent Analysis, By Regions/Country, 2009 2013
Table 13 Global Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 14 Key EVA Participants
Table 15 EVA: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 16 EVA: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 17 Key PVB Participants
Table 18 PVB: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 19 PVB: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 20 Key PDMS Participants
Table 21 PDMS: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 22 PDMS: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 23 Key Ionomer Participants
Table 24 Ionomer: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 25 Ionomer: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 26 Other Encapsulants: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 27 Other Encapsulants: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 28 Other Encapsulants: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 29 Other Encapsulants: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 30 Key Tpu Participants
Table 31 TPU: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 32 TPU: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 33 Key Polyolefin Participants
Table 34 Polyolefin: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 35 Polyolefin: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 36 Global Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 37 Key C-Si Technology Participants
Table 38 Single-Crystalline/Polycrystalline Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 39 Thin Film: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 40 Thin Film: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 41 CDTE: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 42 CIGS: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 43 Key Thin-Film Technology Participants
Table 44 A-Si: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 45 Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Applications, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 46 Automotive: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 47 Construction: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 48 Electronics: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 49 Others: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 50 Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 51 Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Geography, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 52 North America: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 53 North America: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 54 North America: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 55 North America: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 56 North America: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 57 North America: Thin Film Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 58 North America: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Applications, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 59 Europe: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 60 Europe: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 61 Europe: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 62 Europe: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 63 Europe: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 64 Europe: Thin Film Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 65 Europe: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Applications, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 66 Asia: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 67 Asia: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 68 Asia: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 69 Asia: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 70 Asia: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 71 Asia: Thin Film Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 72 Asia: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Applications, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 73 ROW: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 74 ROW: Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 75 ROW: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Materials, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 76 ROW: Other Solar Encapsulation Market Volume, By Materials, 2011 2018 (Metric Tons)
Table 77 ROW: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 78 ROW: Thin Film Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Technology, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 79 ROW: Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue, By Applications, 2011 2018 ($Million)
Table 80 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009 2012
Table 81 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures, 2010 2012
Table 82 New Products Launch, 2009 2013
Table 83 Investments, Expansions & Other Developments, 2009 2012
Table 84 Bridgestone: Products & Its Description
Table 85 Combiosolar: Products & Its Description
Table 86 DNP: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 2012 ($Million)
Table 87 DNP: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011 2012 ($Million)
Table 88 DNP: Products & Its Description
Table 89 DOW Corning: Products & Its Description
Table 90 Dupont: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 2011 ($Million)
Table 91 Dupont: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 2011 ($Million)
Table 92 Dupont: Products & Its Description
Table 93 First Solar: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2012 2011 ($Million)
Table 94 First Solar: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2012 2011 ($Million)
Table 95 Hangzhou: Products & Its Description
Table 96 Isovoltaic: Products & Its Descriptions
Table 97 Kuraray: Products & Its Description
Table 98 Mitsubishi: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 2012 ($Million)
Table 99 Mitsubishi: Products & Its Description
Table 100 Mitsui: Products & Its Description
Table 101 Renewsys: Products & Its Description/Applications
Table 102 Solutia: Products & Its Description
Table 103 STR: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 2011 ($Million)
Table 104 STR: Products & Its Description
List Of Figures (37 Figures)
Figure 1 Solar Encapsulation Market: Global & Regional Outlook
Figure 2 Solar Encapsulation: Regional Market Dynamics
Figure 3 Upcoming Markets For Solar Encapsulation
Figure 4 Solar Encapsulation: Materials Market Scenario, 2012
Figure 5 Solar Encapsulation: Technology Market, 2013 Vs 2018
Figure 6 Solar Encapsulation: Application Market Share, 2013 Vs 2018
Figure 7 Growth Strategies Of Top Encapsulant Manufacturers, 2011 2013
Figure 8 Swot Analysis: Str Holdings, Solutia, First Pv
Figure 9 Benchmarking The Key Players
Figure 10 Solar Encapsulation Market Segmentation
Figure 11 Annual Solar Pv Energy Forecast, By Geography, 2011 2016 (GW)
Figure 12 Technology Transition For Solar Encapsulation
Figure 13 Value Chain Analysis Of Solar Encapsulation
Figure 14 Electricity Generation, 2000 2030 (Terawatt Hour)
Figure 15 Total Pv Module Cost ($/W)
Figure 16 Pv Technologies Price & Efficiency
Figure 17 Porters Five Force Analysis
Figure 18 Global Solar Encapsulant Market Share Analysis, 2012
Figure 19 Solar Encapsulation Patents, By Companies, 2009 2013
Figure 20 Solar Encapsulation Patents, By Geography, 2009 2013
Figure 21 Solar Encapsulation Patent Registration Trends, 2009 2013
Figure 22 Types Of Encapsulation Materials
Figure 23 Global Solar Encapsulation Market Revenue Share, By Materials, 2013 Vs 2018
Figure 24 Eva Properties
Figure 25 Pvb Properties
Figure 26 Pdms Properties
Figure 27 Ionomer Properties
Figure 28 Tpu Properties
Figure 29 Polyolefin Properties
Figure 30 Types Of Pv Technologies
Figure 31 Solar Pv Applications/End-Users
Figure 32 Growth Strategies In The Solar Encapsulation Market, 2009 2013
Figure 33 Developments In The Solar Encapsulants Manufacturing Industry, By Companies, 2009 2013
Figure 34 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009 2012
Figure 35 Partnership, Agreements & Joint Ventures, 2009 2013
Figure 36 New Products Launch, 2009 2013
Figure 37 Investments, Expansions & Others, 2009 2013
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Solar Encapsulation Market