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Based on material, the fluoride segment holds a market share of around 53% in 2023. Fluoropolymers, including polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), are increasingly favored owing to their superior durability, weather resistance, and thermal stability. These materials offer prolonged protection for solar cells against environmental factors comprising UV radiation, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. It further ensures longer service life and improved reliability on PV modules leading to enhanced product penetration. Additionally, fluoropolymer-based backsheets require minimal maintenance, and exhibit excellent chemical resistance, contributing to their enhanced demand among solar PV manufacturers and installers.
Based on product, the PVDF is set to grow at a CAGR of over 2% through 2032. Exceptional durability, UV resistance, and thermal stability are the key factors driving the business scenario. Great chemical resistance makes it suitable for harsh outdoor environments, while its low surface energy minimizes dirt adhesion and simplifies cleaning, strengthening product’s growth in the industry. Ongoing research and development activities focused at improving the material’s properties will drive the business trends.
Based on thickness, the > 500 Micrometer segment was reached USD 4.5 billion in 2023, owing to their enhanced mechanical strength and durability. These thicker materials also provide robust protection for solar cells against environmental stresses including wind, hail, and temperature fluctuations, ensuring long-term reliability and performance of PV modules will improve the business prospects.
Asia-Pacific crystalline solar PV backsheet market is anticipated to cross USD 7 billion by 2032. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth are driving increased energy demand, spurring the product adoption. Supportive government policies, incentives, and initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy deployment will lead to enhanced product adoption. Declining costs of solar technology along with shifting focus toward clean energy solutions to combat the environmental issues will augment the business landscape.