DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Releases New Fortasun™ Photovoltaic Silicone Material

The original Dow Corning family of silicones is now called Fortasun™ and joins DuPont Photovoltaic Materials Solutio.

At the 2019 SNEC Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition in Shanghai recently, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions announced the introduction of a new brand, DuPont™ Fortasun™ Photovoltaic Silicone materials, to its flagship product line of Tedlar® backsheet materials and Solamet® conductive past.

Drawing on decades of Dow Corning experience, the new line of photovoltaic silicones includes encapsulants, adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants and conductive adhesives, all with DuPont's uncompromising performance and proven reliabili.

These products have been used in photovoltaic applications for over 30 years, and now they have a new brand name Fortasu.

Dan Barish, Global Business Manager for TCS and Photovoltaic Silicones, said,

"Fortasun™, a new line of silicone products, stands for high quality and reliability, and delivers the same reliable performance as our Tedlar® and Solamet® brands with over 30 years of outdoor provenan.

He also stated that Fortasun™ improves the durability, stability, efficiency and overall performance of PV modules and helps reduce LCOE and long-term cost of ownersh.

Durability provided by Fortasun™ includes delamination and corrosion protecti.

Fortasun™ also has long-lasting UV stability, a high thermal conductivity formulation, extremely high bond strength to reduce moisture-induced failures, and is also electrically insulati.

Barish noted that DuPont™ Fortasun™ adhesives and sealants are proven to withstand extreme weather conditions, ensuring that energy needs around the world are m.

"We believe that the material is the key, and bringing photovoltaic silicone materials to the market can help make a qualitative leap in the long-term performance of a module over its entire lifetime," he sa.

Products under the Fortasun™ brand

Sealants and Adhesives

Silicone sealants and adhesives outperform other technologies in frame sealing and junction box bonding applications, offering a range of benefits such as moisture resistance, high temperature resistance, vibration resistance, and immunity to mechanical and thermal sho.

potting agent

Silicone potting compounds have unique properties and benefits that make them ideal for applications in the solar indust.

        encapsulant

        Silicone encapsulant protects solar modules from corrosion and delamination, which not only extends the life of the modules, but also ensures better power output and greatly increases the level and efficiency of power generati.

        rail bonding

        Silicone adhesives outperform typical photovoltaic tapes in rail bonding applications, providing excellent adhesion to glass and photovoltaic substrat.