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Dow Corning Continues Commitment to Solar Industry

Will launch silicone-based solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo 2014 - China

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Dow Corning will introduce its latest solar solutions at booth W4-523 at SNEC 2014, the 8th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from May 20-22.

Dow Corning will display several new photovoltaic (PV) products, which are designed to meet the increased industry demand for product efficiency and LCOE (Levelized Cost of Electricity) reduction.

“By bringing several new, breakthrough solutions to the global solar market, Dow Corning underscores its full commitment to the PV industry, by helping create more powerful, reliable systems,” said Francois Bertero, Dow Corning global solar market manager.

The company will debut its potting agent solution PV-7326 at the SNEC 2014. Developed by the local China R&D team for the global market, the silicone potting material is a tailor made product for PV J-box potting, protecting the internal components from corrosion and making the PV J-box smaller. The new potting agent thus helps PV module manufacturers reduce cost and improve product performance.

Besides PV-7326, Dow Corning will feature several silicone-based solutions at SNEC 2014:
• PV-5802: a high performance and reliable electrically conductive adhesive for assembling the PV module’s back contact, which helps increase long term sustainability and reduces the overall cost.
• PV-6212: an optically clear silicone encapsulant providing high transmission of light to the solar cell and superior reliability and durability for modules, allowing high performance in PID (Potential Induced Degradation) resistance.
• PV-8007: a neutral sealant that not only seals and protects, but also offers health and safety because it is non-toxic.

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