Solar Solutions
Making a Difference in Solar from Sand to Sun™
Addressing Critical Needs throughout the PV Value Chain
The potential of solar energy is almost limitless. A completely renewable
energy source that is not dependent on any fuel for its production. Enough
energy comes from the sun in one hour to power the global population for a
year1. As the photovoltaic industry (PV) assumes an
increasingly important role in meeting the world's energy needs, Dow Corning is
making a difference by helping PV producers grow and succeed.
Find out more how Dow Corning Solar Solutions' cost-efficient, durable and
high-performance products and applications can help you grow and succeed.
Every solar solution we develop and supply to the PV industry
addresses at least one of the following drivers:
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Total cost/MWp reduction
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Improved durability
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Improved performance
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Global availability of large supply capabilities
A Growing Portfolio of Solutions
We are investing to continue to make a difference by expanding our portfolio
of total solution packages for cell manufacturing, module assembly and
installation. Solution packages include high-performance encapsulants,
adhesives, coatings, potting agents and sealants as well as next-generation
solar grade silicon. As the largest materials supplier to the PV industry, we
service the entire PV value chain from sand to sun™:
Silicon Feedstock - one of
the only companies in the world to provide both metallurgical and
semiconductor purity levels to the silicon metal value chain through both Dow
Corning and our joint venture, Hemlock Semiconductor.
PV Cell Coatings -
protective coatings specifically designed to provide durability and abrasion
resistance required for consumer products and applications
Cell Encapsulants - proven
durability and protection against corrosion and delamination - ideal for
consumer goods PV applications
Junction Box Potting Agents -
tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of PV applications, with new
options for low-cost junction box design
Frame and Junction Box Sealants -
designed to provide long-term weathering performance and adhesion for PV frame
and junction box applications
Download our Solar product
selection guide. (PDF size =241 KB)
For more information about any of Dow Corning’s Solar products,
contact our PV Specialist
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1 Blue Square Energy - www.bluesquareenergy.com