Aluminum Frames Retain 93% PV Market Share in 2025 Despite Cost Reduction Efforts

Published: Apr 24, 2026 09:54

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The 2025 annual report of Yongzhen Technology indicated that PV frames are high-value auxiliary materials for modules, accounting for approximately 14% of PV module costs. Driven by the development goals of "cost reduction" and "efficiency improvement," module producers have continuously explored frame alternatives using other materials. However, aluminum alloy materials have dominated the market thanks to their advantages such as low density, ease of strengthening, high electrical conductivity, suitability for grounding, good plasticity, strong corrosion and oxidation resistance after surface treatment, long life, excellent metallic appearance, and ease of recycling. According to data from the *China PV Industry Roadmap, 2025-2026*, aluminum frames held a 93% market share in 2025.

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