DuPont Begins Production for Critical Raw Material in Tedlar PVF Film for Durable PV Modules

Underscoring its ongoing commitment to developing and delivering cleaner, more efficient energy solutions, DuPont announced that production of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) polymer resin, a critical raw material used to make high-performance DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film, has begun at the DuPont Fayetteville Works facility. Tedlar films serve as the essential component of photovoltaic backsheets, providing long-term durability and performance for solar modules in all-weather conditions.

Production startup at Fayetteville is part of the previously announced multi-phase $295 million investment by DuPont to more than double Tedlar film capacity for the fast-growing photovoltaic industry. With increased production for the PVF resins at Fayetteville now under way, additional Tedlar film production is expected to start up at Circleville, OH, in September 2011.

“Starting up the new polymer resin production for Tedlar film is a critical step necessary for us to meet the overwhelming customer demand for this essential solar panel backsheet material,” said David B. Miller, president – DuPont Electronics & Communications. “Tedlar enables solar panels to deliver reliable power output for 25 plus years. This capacity expansion will allow us to help our customers supply the highest quality solar modules as the market continues to grow.”