SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Unique PV Resins Give Customers Cost-Productivity and Global Regulatory Compliance

Published Jun 01, 2010

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— June 1, 2010 — In 2010, global cumulative installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to grow by at least 40 percent, with compounded annual growth estimated at 20 percent1. As demand for solar power rises, SABIC Innovative Plastics is helping to drive the viability of this much sought-after energy source into worldwide mainstream use. Its Noryl* and Lexan* EXL resins offer customers exceptional ease in solar panel use and greater cost-efficiency, and meet stringent global regulatory standards. Applications for SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials range from PV frames to junction boxes to connectors, and the company continues to focus R&D effortson new back sheet solutions. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials contribute to the expansion of solar energy through system innovation, particularly by replacing metal to consolidate parts, reduce maintenance and simplify installation.