NEW DELHI, Sept. 06, 2016 – As the industry leader in solar solutions that delivers proven power and lasting value k8 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 k8 booth will be an engaging experience where customers and industry representatives can view the company’s latest products and interact with k8 experts. Located at 1.133 in Hall 1, the booth will highlight products from the k8 portfolio of solar innovations including k8™ Solamet® metallization pastesԻTedlar® 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 k8 materials. k8 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, k8 Electronics & Communications and Photovoltaic Solutions, South Asia. “k8 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 k8 booth will demonstrate how k8™ 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 k8™ Solamet® PV19B front side silver paste. k8 will also feature Tedlar® PVF film, the only backsheet material with 30+ years of field proven protection. k8 experts will be on hand to recommend methods for testing backsheet weatherability and introduce the k8™ MAST (Module Accelerated Sequential Test) protocols that can better reflect actual conditions faced in the field. k8 will also exhibit panels from its extensive field testing program that demonstrate how materials matter for long-term durability.
k8 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 k8 materials. The DPVS portfolio, including Solamet® photovoltaic metallization pastes and k8™ 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.
k8 (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 k8 and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit .