DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle Wins GLOBE Award for Environmental Excellence in Emerging Technology
Building Integrated Photovoltaic Roofing Shingle Expected to Bring Affordable Renewable Energy to Consumers
Vancouver, Canada – March 24, 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.
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 DOW™ 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 Dow Canada Topic: Water Efficiency: Managing a Valuable Resource |
Mike Kontranowski Dow Building Solutions Eco Communities: Designing a Sustainable Future |
Ajay Badhwar Dow Oil & Gas Carbon Capture and Storage: Update on 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.
For more information on the GLOBE 2010 visit: http://www.globe2010.com.
To learn more about Dow's 2015 Sustainability Goals or to track the company's progress visit: http://www.dow.com/commitments/sustain.htm
About Dow Solar Solutions
In 2007, Dow received $20 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop "building integrated" solar arrays for the residential and commercial markets. Dow Solar Solutions (DSS), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company is focused on developing the next generation of solar energy and expanding Dow's commitment to use chemistry to solve the world's energy challenges. DSS recently unveiled its POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle, revolutionary thin film CIGS photovoltaic solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials. The innovative CIGS solar cells and proprietary product design provides an unprecedented integrated aesthetic at lower installed cost because the conventional roofing shingles and the DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles are installed simultaneously by roofing contractors. BIPV products from Dow Solar Solutions are evidence that Dow is accelerating the development of energy alternatives by investing in the development of materials, technologies and business strategies that enable new breakthrough solutions. More information about Dow Solar Solutions can be found at http://www.dowsolar.com/.
About The Dow Chemical Company
For Editorial Information:
Mike McCaffrey
The Dow Chemical Company
1-989-636-0626
George Nolan
GolinHarris
1-773-983-5904
gnolan@golinharris.com
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