Mar 25 2010
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced that its new DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle received a GLOBE Foundation award for “Environmental Excellence in Emerging Technology.”
The GLOBE Awards are presented annually to extraordinary companies and industry groups who have managed to balance competitive business strategies and sustainable development. The award was presented on March 23rd in Vancouver, Canada, on the eve of GLOBE 2010, the largest and longest-running international conference and tradeshow dedicated to the business of the environment.
Copper Indium Gallium DiSelenide PV Material-Based Solar Shingle
Dow is bringing the power of chemistry to the GLOBE 2010 conference and showcasing its suite of smart solutions, new innovations, operational best practices, partnerships and expertise. Dow’s solutions for today and innovations for tomorrow include technologies and advanced materials aimed at solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from energy and climate change to water, food, health, housing and infrastructure.
About POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles
Unveiled in 2009, the DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle installs and performs like a standard asphalt shingle while harnessing the power of the sun to offset a portion of a home's energy usage. Dow's Solar Solutions (DSS) technology uses a cost-effective and durable PV material called CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide). The unique product design has similar reveal, weight, and installation practices as an asphalt shingle and also generates electricity. Electrical circuitry is integrated into each shingle and the shingles are connected by wireless plug-style connectors. The technology blends form and function, aesthetics and performance into a solar solution that is accessible and affordable for homeowners.
The DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle was named one of the "50 Best Inventions of 2009" by Time magazine, and is expected to be available in 2011.
In addition to its sustainable and award-winning product solutions at GLOBE, a host of Dow business and technology leaders are attending the conference and sharing their expertise in carbon capture, eco-building and water management issues. Dow experts scheduled to participate in GLOBE panel discussions throughout the conference include:
Joe Deutscher Mike Kontranowski Ajay Badhwar
Dow Canada Dow Building Solutions Dow Oil & Gas
Topic: Water Efficiency: Eco Communities: Carbon Capture and
Managing a Valuable Designing a Sustainable Storage: Update on
Resource Future Innovation
Members of the media interested in learning more about Dow’s participation at GLOBE and sustainable products and solutions are invited to visit Dow’s trade floor booth #601 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building or contact GolinHarris to schedule a briefing.
Source: http://www.dow.com