PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789913
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1789913
U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material, By Technology, By Application, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market Summary
The U.S. solar encapsulation market size was estimated at approximately USD 1.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.18 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by a rapidly expanding solar PV sector, supported by robust federal incentives, state-level renewable portfolio standards (RPS), and aggressive solar deployment targets.
Solar encapsulation is critical in protecting solar cells from degradation due to humidity, UV exposure, and thermal cycling challenges, particularly relevant in diverse U.S. climates. The push for grid decarbonization and solar self-sufficiency, coupled with local manufacturing initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), continues to elevate domestic demand for durable and high-performance encapsulants.
Due to its affordability and favorable mechanical and optical characteristics, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) remains the most widely used encapsulant material in the U.S. However, the market is gradually adopting advanced materials such as polyolefins and thermoplastic encapsulants that offer enhanced weather resistance and longer service life, particularly in utility-scale and bifacial PV applications. Key players, including First Solar, DuPont, 3M, and RenewSys, are investing in R&D and expanding U.S.-based production to meet growing demand from residential and utility-scale solar markets. As the U.S. transitions toward clean energy, the solar encapsulation market is poised for steady growth, aligned with the nation's broader climate and energy goals.
U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global U.S. solar encapsulation market report on the basis of material, technology, application:
- Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
- Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
- Ionomer
- Polyolefin
- Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Crystalline Silicon Solar
- Thin-Film Solar
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Ground-mounted
- Building-integrated photovoltaic
- Floating photovoltaic
- Others (Automotive, Construction, and Electronics)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Standards & Compliance
- 3.4.2. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.5.4. Market Challenges
- 3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.7.1. Political
- 3.7.2. Economic
- 3.7.3. Social Landscape
- 3.7.4. Application
- 3.7.5. Environmental
- 3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Ionomer
- 4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Polyolefin
- 4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Technology Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. Crystalline Silicon Solar
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Thin-Film Solar
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. U.S. Solar Encapsulation Market: Technology Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 6.2. Ground-mounted
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Building-integrated photovoltaic
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Floating photovoltaic
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Others (Automotive, Construction, and Electronics)
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. List of Key Component Suppliers & Channel Partners
- 7.4. Company Market Share & Positioning Analysis, 2024
- 7.5. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.6. Vendor Landscape
- 7.6.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
- 7.6.2. List of Distributors/Traders
- 7.6.3. List of Other Prominent Manufacturers
- 7.7. List of Prospective End Users
- 7.8. Strategy Mapping
- 7.9. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.9.1. First Solar
- 7.9.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.2. DuPont
- 7.9.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.3. 3M
- 7.9.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.4. SKC Co., Ltd.
- 7.9.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.5. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- 7.9.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.6. HANGZHOU FIRST APPLIED MATERIAL CO., LTD.
- 7.9.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.7. STR Holdings, Inc.
- 7.9.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.8. Solutia Inc.
- 7.9.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.9. Advanced Polymer Technology Corp.
- 7.9.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.10. TPI Polene Power Public Co. Ltd.
- 7.9.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9.1. First Solar
List of Tables
- Tables 1 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 2 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 3 Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 4 Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 5 Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 6 Ionomer market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 7 Polyolefin market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 8 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Crystalline Silicon Solar, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 9 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Thin-Film Solar, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 10 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Ground-mounted, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 11 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Building-integrated photovoltaic, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 12 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Floating photovoltaic, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 13 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, in Others (Automotive, Construction, and Electronics), 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 14 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 15 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 16 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts by technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Tables 17 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market estimates & forecasts by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Data analysis models
- Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
- Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
- Fig. 6 Market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Segmental outlook - Technology, Material & Application
- Fig. 8 Competitive Outlook
- Fig. 9 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market outlook, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 10 Value chain analysis
- Fig. 11 Market dynamics
- Fig. 12 Porter's Analysis
- Fig. 13 PESTEL Analysis
- Fig. 14 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by material: Key takeaways
- Fig. 15 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by material: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 16 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by technology: Key takeaways
- Fig. 17 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by technology: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 18 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by application: Key takeaways
- Fig. 19 U.S. Solar Encapsulation market, by application: Market share, 2024 & 2033
