Solar Encapsulation Materials: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 196 pages | ID: S9AE46F0132EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Solar Encapsulation Materials in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 76 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3M Company
• Arkema Group
• Bridgestone Corporation
• dnpSolar
• E. I. du Pont De Nemours and Company

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Solar Energy – In Spotlight
Solar Encapsulation – the Anti-Aging Solution for Solar Modules
Outlook
Encapsulant Performance – Key to Solar Module Performance
Government Commitment for Solar Power Drives Solar Encapsulant Demand
EVA – The Largest Encapsulation Material
Major Advantages and Disadvantages of EVA

2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Evolution in Solar Cell Technologies Drive Need for Alternative Encapsulation Materials
PVB – An Emerging Alternative to EVA
Faster Curing Times and Proven Application in Buildings Drive Demand for PVB
Concerns over PID Drives the Need and Development of Advanced Encapsulants
Alternative Materials to EVA and PVB Find the Going Tough
Despite Benefits over EVA, Ionomers Still Remains a Niche Market
Major Benefits of Ionomers over EVA
Inherent Superiority over Conventional Encapsulants to Drive Demand for Polyolefins
Key Benefits of Polyolefins
High Cost Prevents Wider Application of Liquid Silicone
High Resistance to Change Mars Pace of Market Penetration for Alternative Technologies
Novel Processes to Oust Issues-Ridden Conventional Lamination Process
Innovative Particles Promise to Enhance Conversion Efficiency of Encapsulation Materials
New PV Design Modules Alter Encapsulation Requirements
Cast Resins – More Suitable as Encapsulants in Polycarbonate Modules
BIPV – A Growing Market Opportunity for Solar Encapsulants
Solar Vehicles – Huge Potential in Store
Solar Battery Chargers and Power Banks – Meet Mobile Power Needs

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Major Players
STR – The Pioneer in Solar Encapsulation Materials Space
STR Loses Grip on the Solar Encapsulation Market
New Initiatives Bring Some Respite
Chinese Encapsulant Vendors Pose Strong Competition to Erstwhile Market Leaders
Dependence on Proven Solutions Creates Entry Barriers

4. PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Renewable Energy Technologies: The Road Ahead
Solar Electricity: Advantages and Disadvantages
Developing Countries: Biggest Potential
Domestic Targets for Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Select Regions/Countries
Key Opportunity Indicators

Table 1. Global Investments (US$ Billion) in Renewable Energy by Source: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global PV Installations by Applications (2014E & 2016F): Percentage Share Breakdown of Capacity Installations for Commercial, Off-Grid, Residential, and Utility-Scale (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. International Targets for Solar Photovoltaics for Select Countries

Solar PV Industry Poised for Robust Growth
Key Statistics

Table 4. Worldwide PV Module Production (2010-2014) (In GW) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Worldwide PV Module Production by Geographic Region (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production for Asia-Pacific, Europe, Japan, US and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World PV Module Production (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Technology (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

PV Cells & Modules Market Quickly Recovers from Dark Spell in 2009
Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Vying for Viability
Photovoltaic Sector Exploring New Options for Achieving Grid Parity
Technology Advancements to Make Solar PV More Affordable
New Research Promises Improved Efficiency for Solar Panels
Subsidy-free Solar Industry – The Future
Need to Achieve Grid Parity to Drive Future Growth

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Solar Encapsulation
Key Requirements from Encapsulation Materials
Solar Encapsulation Materials
A List of Solar Encapsulation Materials in Use by Technology
Comparison of Major Encapsulation Materials by Key Characteristics
Major Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermoplastic Materials
Major Challenges of Solar Encapsulation
Encapsulation of Solar Module – The Process and Role of Encapsulants
Key Functions of Encapsulants in Solar Modules in a Gist:
Factors affecting performance of a solar encapsulant:
Solar Modules
Types of Solar Cells and Modules
Solar Cell Types
Crystalline Solar Cells
Single Crystalline Silicon Cells
Poly Crystalline Silicon Cells
Thin Film PV Cells

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

RenewSys Introduces Novel Eva Encapsulants and Backsheets
Sumitomo Develops New Grade of SUMITATE
Hitachi Chemical to Launch Solar Cell Efficiency-Enhancing Wavelength Conversion Particles
3M LAUNCHES EVA9100 AND EVA9110T SOLAR ENCAPSULANT FILMS
Kuraray Develops Highly Durable PVB Film Encapsulant
WACKER Showcases New Silicone Products at SNEC 2013
3M LAUNCHES 3M SOLAR ENCAPSULANT FILM EVA9000

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

STR Holdings Divests Majority Stake to Zhenfa
RenewSys Acquires Solar Semiconductor to Foray into Solar Cells and Modules Manufacturing
Targray and Dow Extend Partnership
TPI All Seasons Acquires EVA Encapsulation Business of Eastman Chemical Company
Dow Secures US and European Device Patents for PV Encapsulation Films
Eastman Chemical Company Acquires Solutia

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3M COMPANY (US)
Arkema Group (France)
Bridgestone Corporation (Japan)
dnpSolar (Denmark)
E. I. du Pont De Nemours and Company (US)
Encapsulantes de Valor Anadido S. A. (Spain)
Hangzhou First PV Material Co., Ltd. (China)
ISOVOLTAIC AG (Austria)
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Lucent CleanEnergy (India)
Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. (Japan)
Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc. (Japan)
Renewsys India Private Ltd. (India)
STR Holdings, Inc. (US)
The Dow Chemical Company (US)
TPI All Seasons Company Limited (Thailand)
Wacker Chemie AG (Germany)
Wuxi Fuhua Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. (China)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 7. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World 8-Year Perspective for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Long-term Outlook for Solar Energy Drives Solar Module and Encapsulation Demand

Table 9. List of Major Solar Projects in Development Phase in the Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Solar Industry in Distress
Favorable US Policies to Improve the Solar Power Generation Capabilities
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
PV Technology Market in Canada: High Growth on Offer
B. Market Analytics

Table 11. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Japan Shifts its Focus to Renewable Energy
Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 12. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 13. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. European 8-Year Perspective for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 15. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Encouraging Developments Ahead in the German Solar Market
Rooftop Solar Market to Witness Growth in Germany
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 17. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analysis

Table 18. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 19. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

Market Analysis

Table 20. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 21. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Growing Solar Energy Market to Drive Demand for Encapsulants
Product Launch
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Taiwan Solar Industry – An Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 27. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Latin American 8-Year Perspective for Solar Encapsulation Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 29. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar Encapsulation Materials Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 76 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 84)
The United States (14)
Japan (10)
Europe (8)
  France (1)
  Germany (2)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (52)