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Midland, Mich. - Chris Shirk, Dow Corning Solar Solutions Global Module
Assembly Science and Technology Manager, will discuss silicone-based
innovations in photovoltaic module assembly at the Renewable Energy and
Technology Conference (RETECH) on February 26, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention
Center.
Shirk is the Global Science and Technology Manager for the PV Module
Assembly Program at Dow Corning Solar Solutions, a rapidly growing business
that aims to develop and commercialize material solutions for the photovoltaic
industry. He is also Site Manager at the Dow Corning Solar Application Center
in Freeland, MI, which opened in 2008. He has a Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College in Pennsylvania, is a licensed
Professional Engineer and holds four U.S. patents.
At the conference, leading companies across all renewable technologies
(wind, solar, hydro, ocean, geothermal and biomass/ biofuels/ waste energy)
will share industry insights and strategies for the coming year. For more
information, visit www.retech2009.com.
Dow Corning Solar Solutions provides materials and services for the entire
photovoltaic supply chain, from the basic building blocks of silicon feedstock
for ingots and wafers production to solar module frame assembly and sealing
materials. It is leveraging its unique position and global leadership in the
silicon value chain to deliver solutions that will make a difference in the
photovoltaic industry and help photovoltaic producers fulfill the mid- and
long-term promises of solar energy.
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse
needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones,
silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000
products and services via the company’s Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow
Corning is a joint venture equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and
Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside
the United States.
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