MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Dow Chemical Company will use its presence at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany, to highlight its growing portfolio of material solutions that can help improve solar efficiency and durability, while lowering the total system cost of producing and using modules. Dows stand - Hall A4, Stand B2 - will showcase several of Dows PV materials, including:

ADCOTE™ Solvent-Based Lamination Adhesives featuring high thermal and chemical resistance, hydrolytic stability for extreme panel durability and long service life. These products form strong bonds on diverse films such as PVF, PVDF and PET.

DOWTHERM™ Heat Transfer Fluids for collecting, transporting and storing the solar-generated heat with required high-temperature stability. Used in the PV polysilicon purification process as well as concentrated solar power (CSP) these fluids are suited for high- and low-temperature environments and provide outstanding thermo-stability.

Coolants and Cutting Fluids for the specialized slicing of silicon wafers for both loose abrasive and fixed abrasive technologies. Next-generation ENLIGHTTM water-based coolants being highlighted at PVSEC will offer a good environmental profile, easy cleaning, low friction and cost savings for ingot cutting with diamond wire.

ENLIGHT Metallization, Imaging, Texturizing and Cleaning Materials which enable improvements in solar cell efficiency, and lower solar cell manufacturing costs. Dow is the leader in front-side metallization using plating chemistry, and these products are used in commercial-scale cell production.

ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films which are used in the protective layer of rigid modules that use crystalline silicon, thin film technologies, as well as many flexible PV module configurations. The processing and performance advantages of these films can reduce cycle times up to 30 percent while also extending module reliability and service life in both small and large scale residential, commercial and utility installations. These films offer greater module stability and improved electrical performance over more traditional encapsulants, such as ethylene vinyl acetate-based products.

MOR-FREE™ Solventless Adhesives which offer demonstrated laminating capabilities; strong bonds on newer backsheet materials; and high thermal, hydrolysis and chemical resistance to boost panel durability and service life.

Driven by its company-wide focus on delivering sustainable solutions to help address many of the worlds most crucial challenges - including the need for clean energy - Dow continues to invest in products and manufacturing capabilities to help PV manufacturers improve efficiency and lower their total system costs. The Company is planning additional announcements in conjunction with PVSEC.

Source: Dow