Silicon technology maximises energy efficiency at new Dow Corning facility The Project • Located at their European Headquarters in Seneffe, Dow Corning’ s new $13 million Solar Energy Exploration and Development Center (SEED) has been constructed to expand the company’s ability to innovate with a broad range of European customers and accelerate advance applied and fundamental research in solar cell development and novel silicon-based materials • Many of Dow Corning’ s cutting edge silicon-based technologies are showcased on the SEED building, which is expected to achieve a true low K-value (20) energy efficiency. These technologies have enabled sustainable design elements such as structural glazing, weather sealing, triple glazing, high performance insulation, solar panels and

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