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DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Showcases Solar Innovations Portfolio at Renewable Energy India Expo 2016

NEW DELHI, Sept. 06, 2016 – As the industry leader in solar solutions that delivers proven power and lasting value DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) will have a 
strong presence at the 10th Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) 2016, from 7 – 9 Sep. at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The DuPont booth will be an engaging experience where customers and industry representatives can view the company’s latest products and interact with DuPont experts. Located at 1.133 in Hall 1, the booth will highlight products from the DuPont portfolio of solar innovations including DuPont™ Solamet® metallization pastes and Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film for protective backsheets. It will also feature collaborations with customers including JinkoSolar and Tata Power Solar, that demonstrate the reliability enabled by DuPont materials. DuPont leaders will also share their expertise on technology advancements and trends in the industry through participation in a panel discussion during the conference.

“With solar installations surging in India, we are focused on improving efficiency and reliability of systems to help ensure long term performance and return on investment, while minimizing performance and investment risks,” said Rajaram Pai, business leader, DuPont Electronics & Communications and Photovoltaic Solutions, South Asia. “DuPont is the leader in photovoltaic innovations and is committed to helping our customers transform solar into a clean energy source for the country.”

Customer collaborations highlighted at the DuPont booth will demonstrate how DuPont™ Solamet® photovoltaic metallization pastes help improve efficiency, generate more power output and increase long term return on investment. Jupiter Solar Power Limited has achieved 19% multi-crystalline solar cell efficiency by using DuPont™ Solamet® PV19B front side silver paste. DuPont will also feature Tedlar® PVF film, the only backsheet material with 30+ years of field proven protection. DuPont experts will be on hand to recommend methods for testing backsheet weatherability and introduce the DuPont™ MAST (Module Accelerated Sequential Test) protocols that can better reflect actual conditions faced in the field. DuPont will also exhibit panels from its extensive field testing program that demonstrate how materials matter for long-term durability.

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions is the leading supplier of specialty materials to the solar energy industry. Since 1975 more than half of the world’s 900 million installed solar panels contain DuPont materials. The DPVS portfolio, including Solamet® photovoltaic metallization pastes and DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films, is the established benchmark of the industry, delivering lifelong value through proven performance, reliability, efficiency and best return on investment. To learn more, please visit http://photovoltaics.dupont.com.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.