Dow has products for many part of the green economy … from solar cells to batteries for electric cars to materials for solar cells.
"Dow … has embarked upon a multi-pronged strategy to capitalize on the demand for renewable energy and low-carbon alternatives to conventional products. … "
" … Dow’s secret [is] … Material science, i.e. membranes, coatings and other difficult-to-manufacture items that require a lot of chemical know-how. … will have a huge impact on … core green markets …"
" … Dow Corning … brought a silicone sealant originally devised for outer space solar panels to the conventional solar panel market … Dow signed a multimillion dollar, multi-year research alliance with Caltech to develop next generation solar technologies. …"
" … will sell copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar roofing tiles. Initial customers for the tiles, developed in conjunction with Global Solar, include mass market home builders Lennar and Pulte Homes."
" … is sponsoring Electric Avenue, the electric car hall at the North American International Auto Show …. Dow Kokam, a joint venture, will also discuss batteries for electric cars at the show."
" … wants a larger part of the water purification and desalination market, buying Rohm & Haas to help it expand …"
Via: Greentechmedia LINK