Global Solar Encapsulant Market 2018 - 2013-2023 Analysis & Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Solar Encapsulant Market by Material, by Technology, by Application, by Geography - Global Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The market growth is mainly driven by the growing application of solar encapsulating materials in the construction, automotive, and electronics industries.

On the basis of material, the solar encapsulant market is categorized into ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polyolefin elastomer, and others. Other materials include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and ionomers. During the forecast period, the market is expected to witness the highest growth in terms of volume in the PVB material type. Increasing use of PVB films by manufacturers in automotive, construction, and consumer goods industries is primarily driving their growth in the solar encapsulant market.

On the basis of application, the solar encapsulant market is categorized into automotive, construction, electronics, and others. Construction was the largest application area of solar encapsulants during the historical period and is estimated to account for 68.2% of the market in 2017. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for rooftop panel systems in the construction industry.

R&D in the solar cell technology has resulted in the development of third-generation PVs that have the potential to overcome current efficiency and performance limits. Increasing focus of manufacturers on R&D to improve the efficiency and durability of solar cells and their materials is expected to contribute to the growth of the solar encapsulant market and provide lucrative growth opportunities to the emerging players.

Key Topics Covered

1. Research Background

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Introduction

5. Global Market Size and Forecast

6. North America Market Size and Forecast

7. Europe Market Size and Forecast

8. APAC Market Size and Forecast

9. LATAM Market Size and Forecast

10. MEA Market Size and Forecast

11. Competitive Landscape

12. Company Profiles

• STR Holdings Inc.
• ISOVOLTAIC AG
• Hangzhou First Applied Material Co. Ltd.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Bridgestone Corporation
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• 3M Company
• Jiangsu Akcome Science & Technology Co. Ltd.
• Saint-Gobain S.A.
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Changzhou Sveck Technology Co. Ltd. (Sveck)
• Encapsulantes de Valor Aadido S.A. (EVASA)
• RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd. (RIPL)

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