An analysis by Indian industrial gas company INOX Air Products indicates that demand for specialty gases from the photovoltaic manufacturing sector in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region is set to surge in the coming years, creating a market opportunity worth up to $500 million for specialty gas suppliers. Nishant Shah, Head of Specialty and Packaged Gases at INOX Air Products, addressed delegates on the third day of the gasworld Asia-Pacific Industrial Gas Conference in Bangkok, highlighting the rapid growth of solar installations in the region in recent years. In 2025, Asia-Pacific accounts for 70% of global solar installations, with a total capacity of 417 GW out of a global total of 597 GW. Shah noted, "The growth momentum for solar installations in the Asia-Pacific region is currently very significant, with India showing the most astonishing growth rate. India added 32 GW of new capacity in 2024, a 140% increase from the 13 GW capacity added in 2023." The manufacturing of solar photovoltaic panels requires approximately 12 different specialty gases, including silane, ammonia, nitrous oxide, hydrogen, boron trichloride, as well as high-purity oxygen and nitrogen.
This clear market signal underscores the central role of electronic specialty gases in the clean energy revolution. As a key partner in the global electronic specialty gas storage and transportation sector, NETC Aluminum Alloy Gas Cylinders are providing crucial infrastructure support to capture this $500 million market opportunity. With their exceptional purity retention capabilities and safety reliability, NETC's cylinders are fully committed to supporting the upgrade and expansion of the photovoltaic manufacturing supply chain across the Asia-Pacific region.
Meeting the stringent requirements for approximately 12 specialty gases—such as silane, ammonia, and nitrous oxide—in the photovoltaic manufacturing process demands exceptional purity and stability in gas supply, which directly impacts the conversion efficiency and lifespan of solar cells. To address this, NETC has developed its Special Treatment (PE) aluminum alloy gas cylinders specifically for electronic specialty gases. Manufactured from high-quality AA6061 aluminum alloy, the inner wall undergoes a special surface treatment to form an ultra-clean, inert protective layer. This mature technology effectively prevents reactions between the gas and the cylinder material, minimizing metal ion release and moisture permeation to the greatest extent. It ensures the absolute stability of these highly reactive, high-purity specialty gases during storage and transportation, meeting the core demands of efficient solar cell manufacturing.
Matching the astonishing pace of production capacity expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in India, requires a reliable and efficient supply chain. NETC Aluminum Alloy Gas Cylinders strictly adhere to authoritative international certification standards such as DOT 3AL, ISO 7866, and GB11460, ensuring their compliance and broad acceptance in the global market, especially within the booming Asia-Pacific region. The cylinders offer a working pressure of up to 200Bar and cover a complete range of capacities from 1L to 50L, providing flexible and reliable options for clients of varying scales, from R&D and pilot production to mass manufacturing. Their significantly lightweight design optimizes logistics costs, while mature packaging solutions fully support sea, air, and land transportation, ensuring cylinders can be delivered safely and promptly to rapidly constructed photovoltaic factories across Asia-Pacific.
As a trusted partner in the global gas industry, NETC deeply understands the challenges faced by specialty gas suppliers in seizing market opportunities. We not only provide high-performance Special Treatment aluminum alloy gas cylinders but also offer stable and reliable packaging solutions through our highly customer-centric point-to-point supply model, working together to build a resilient supply chain system. Facing the historic opportunity presented by the rise of the Asia-Pacific solar industry, NETC, with its commitment to "Unwavering Quality," will empower global specialty gas partners with safe, pure, and reliable aluminum alloy gas cylinder products, jointly contributing to a clean energy future for Asia-Pacific and the world.
