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May 6, 2008 DuPont to Open New R&D and Production Facilities For Growing Solar Energy Market

DuPont today announced it will soon begin construction on a research center in Hong Kong and a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen to support the rapidly growing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy industry.  » More

September 4, 2007 DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions at 22nd EU Solar Energy Conference

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions is highlighting its latest technologies for both crystalline and thin film solar module systems, designed to increase the lifetime of solar modules, and improve productivity of PV module makers.   » More

August 30, 2007 DuPont Microcircuit Materials Introduces New Solamet® Photovoltaic Metallization Paste System

New Offering Enables Significant Cost Reduction for Solar Cell Manufacturers.   » More

July 23, 2007 DuPont to Lead $100 Million Federal Program to Advance Solar Cell Module Research

Prototype development, materials application capability to be included in next phase of DARPA - Sponsored Research Consortium.   » More

January 25, 2007 DuPont Scientists Highlight R&D Advances for President Bush

Several DuPont scientists showed President Bush advances being made at the DuPont Experimental Station during his visit to Wilmington.   » More

January 25, 2007 President Bush: DuPonters ‘Dream Big Dreams’ -- and Follow Through

President Bush delivered a major policy address in the DuPont Theatre to over 1,000 employees and a number of special guests.   » More

January 25, 2007 President Bush’s Visit Showcases DuPont Science Leadership

U.S. President George W. Bush visited DuPont in Wilmington, Del., to discuss the country’s energy policy.   » More

November 20, 2006 DuPont Microcircuit Materials Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary at EMDD, Dongguan, China

DuPont was the first multinational company to establish a production facility for thick film microcircuit materials in China. Since its start-up in 1996, EMDD has been serving the rapidly growing China domestic electronics market.   » More

October 12, 2006 DuPont Microcircuit Materials Receives Service Award from Q-Cells

Marking five years of successful collaboration, DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM), part of DuPont Electronic Technologies, today announced that it is the proud recipient of a Q-Cells Supplier Award for its provision of metallization materials used in the construction of silicon photovoltaic cells.   » More

August 23, 2006 DuPont Invests $50 Million, Launches New Tedlar® Photovoltaic Solar Panel Materials

To meet the needs of the fast-growing photovoltaic solar energy market, DuPont today announced a production expansion of DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film. The new facility, with an estimated investment of $50 million, is scheduled for completion by 2007.   » More

August 15, 2006 DuPont Fluoroproducts Introduces Extended Range of Tedlar® Films for Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing

DuPont Fluoroproducts introduces DuPont™ Tedlar® PV2100 Series polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, part of an extended line of Tedlar® PVF films used in the protective backsheets of photovoltaic (PV) modules.   » More

August 02, 2006 Delaware Congressman Visits DuPont to Discuss Alternative Energy

Cindy Green, vice president and general manager of DuPont Fluoroproducts, hosted Delaware Congressman Mike Castle for a tour of DuPont’s alternative energy facilities at Chestnut Run Plaza in Wilmington, Del.   » More

May 16, 2006 DuPont Executive Outlines Company’s Plan for Growth In Alternative Energy Technologies

DuPont Bio-Based Materials Vice President & General Manager John Ranieri said the company’s strategy for growth in alternative energy technologies is based on a solid product portfolio and a unique pipeline of new technologies.   » More

April 11, 2006 DuPont Solar Program Advances the Science of Renewable Energy

DuPont today announced the launch of a solar energy program at its Chestnut Run facilities in Wilmington, Del., to further its research in next-generation solar panel technology.   » More

November 4, 2005 DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Technical Laboratory First in DuPont to Install PV Power

DuPont is demonstrating its commitment to photovoltaic (PV) technology through its corporate commitment to have at least 10% of its corporate power produced by renewable energy sources by 2010.   » More

October 18, 2005 DuPont Presents Expanded Portfolio of Photovoltaic Solutions at International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference in Shanghai

Targeted to leading researchers, scientists, engineers, architects, designers and other solar renewable energy professionals from around the world, the exhibition provided an ideal opportunity to share information on the expanding DuPont portfolio of materials for PV.  
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October 4, 2005 DuPont Fluoroproducts Increases Supply of DuPont™ Tedlar® Polyvinyl Fluoride Film

DuPont Fluoroproducts announces plans to significantly expand its capacity to produce DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film by 2007, in order to meet strong and growing market demand in photovoltaic, aerospace, construction, graphics and other market segments.   » More

June 7, 2005 DuPont Microcircuit Materials Introduces DuPont™ Solamet® Lead-Free Metallization System for Solar Cells

A new frontside silver composition, a new low bow lead free backside aluminum paste and lead free tabbing silver, together makeup the new DuPont™ Solamet® lead free metallization system.   » More

June 6, 2005 DuPont Showcases its Photovoltaic Solutions at Leading European Conference and Exhibition

The DuPont portfolio of materials include films, resins for encapsulants, encapsulant films and conductive inks, all designed to improve the lifecycle of photovoltaic modules and reduce the cost per watt of photovoltaic electricity.   » More