Concise Analysis of the International Solar Encapsulation Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018

DUBLIN, February 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vmvgf3/solar) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Solar Encapsulation Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.

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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. 

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 the solar encapsulation industry 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 the solar encapsulation market. It is expected to maintain a dominant 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. 

Key Topics Covered: 

1 Introduction 

2 Executive Summary 

3 Premium Insights 

4 Market Overview

5 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Materials 

6 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Technology

7 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Applications 

8 Solar Encapsulants Market, By Geography

9 Competitive Landscape

10 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned:

• Bridgestone
• Cambiosolar
• Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd (DNP)
• Dow Corning Corporation
• EI Dupont De Nemours & Co
• Evasa
• First Solar Gmbh
• Hangzhou First Pv Material Co Ltd
• Isovoltaic Ag
• Kuraray Europe Gmbh
• Mitsubishi Plastics Inc
• Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello Inc
• Renewsys
• Sanvic Inc
• Solutia Inc
• Specialized Technology Resources Inc (STR)

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