DuPont Electronic Technologies Presents Gift To Solar Electric Light Fund

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, October 14, 2002 - DuPont Electronic Technologies -- a leading global supplier to the electronics industry of ceramic and organic (rigid and flexible) circuit, integrated circuit (IC) packaging, and IC fabrication materials -- today presented a check for $5000 to the Solar Electric Light Fund in support of their goal to utilize solar power and wireless communication technologies to improve the health, education, and economic opportunities of people in developing countries. DuPont Electronic Technologies received the Sustainable Growth Award grant from the DuPont Company in recognition of the development of conductors used in photovoltaic panels, which generate electricity from sunlight. DuPont Electronic Technologies then designated the Solar Electric Light Fund as the ultimate recipient of the grant. Both organizations have participated in the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

The presentation was held at DuPont Electronic Technologies Research Triangle Park Headquarters. Pictured are David B. Miller, vice president and general manager of DuPont Electronic Technologies, Robert Freling, Executive Director of the Solar Electric Light Fund, and members of the DuPont Solarmet(tm) team, Drew Weber, Marc Doyle, Hal Snyder, Alan Carroll, and John Lott

We are very pleased to contribute to the efforts of the Solar Electric Light Fund," said David B. Miller, vice president and general manager of DuPont Electronic Technologies. "DuPont Electronic Technologies is about innovation and it is inspiring to see our technology play a part in something that so dramatically improves the well being of people all over the world. We will continue to grow and support these types of efforts toward sustainable growth worldwide."

A team from DuPont Electronic Technologies' Microcircuit Materials business introduced a new series of conductors, made with Solamet™ PV14X Metalization Compositions, that enable improved efficiency of photovoltaic panels. Photovoltaic panels are used for generating electricity from sunlight, making solar energy an increasingly practical source of electricity in remote areas and developing countries, and are employed by organizations like SELF. SELF helps rural people in developing countries power a brighter future through clean, renewable energy and modern communications. SELF's projects are shaped by local priorities and led by local people - often women - and address critical needs in homes, schools, clinics, agriculture, and microenterprise. Formed in 1990, SELF has mounted high-impact projects in thirteen developing nations. Its efforts and those of its project partners have earned honors including the Green Cross Millennium and Energy Globe Awards, in addition to the DuPont Sustainable Growth Award grant. To learn more about SELF, go to www.self.org.

Miller presented the award to Robert Freling, Executive Director of SELF in a small gathering at the DuPont Electronic Technologies headquarters in Research Triangle Park at noon on Monday, October 14, 2002.

During 2002, DuPont is celebrating its 200th year of scientific achievement and innovation - providing products and services that improve the lives of people everywhere. Based in Wilmington, Del., DuPont delivers science-based solutions for markets that make a difference in people's lives in food and nutrition; health care; apparel; home and construction; electronics; and transportation.