Silicone Gel Enables Efficiencies in EV and Renewable Energy Technologies

DOWSIL™ EG-4175 Silicone Gel is a highly reliable protective solution for next-generation insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules that operate at higher voltages. This advanced material resists the higher temperatures associated with these IGBTs and supports greater reliability, lower power losses, and higher power efficiencies in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and inverters for photovoltaic (PV) […]
Composite Materials in Green Energy: Enabling Technologies and Addressing Sustainability

A new report by IDTechEx presents a comprehensive evaluation of how composites are being deployed across the green energy sector. The report analyzes key market drivers, material innovations, sustainability challenges, and regulatory developments, while offering detailed 20-year forecasts. According to the report, the global market for composite materials in green energy is expected to exceed […]
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Develops Resin for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled and the components reused, ending the practice of old blades winding up in landfills at the end of their useful life. The findings are published in […]
iGM Resins Presents Sustainable TPO Alternatives for the Future of Energy Curing

The reclassification of TPO (diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide by the EHCA (CAS 75980-60-8) is a significant change within the energy curing industry; it directly impacts product formulation, regulatory compliance, and market dynamics. TPO has been reclassified as Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B and was added to the EU REACH Candidate List for Authorization as a […]
Report Shows Clean Energy Jobs Grew at Twice the Overall U.S. Employment Rate

According to new data released today, employment within the clean energy sector increased by 142,000 jobs in 2023, accounting for more than half of new energy sector jobs and growing at a rate more than twice as large as that for the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall. The U.S. Department […]
Dymax’s Market Focus Now Includes Energy Sector

Manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, Dymax, recently announced a curated lineup of light-curable adhesives and coatings designed specifically to meet the complex assembly needs of stationary energy storage systems such as industrial gas turbines (IGTs) and various types of fuel cells and electrolyzers including solid oxide (SOFC) and proton exchange membrane (PEMFC). Manufacturers and […]
Arkema Reaches Milestone in Shift to Renewable Energy at Major US Sites

Arkema has signed long-term renewable energy agreements for its sites in Calvert City, Kentucky; Beaumont, Texas; Chatham, Virginia; and West Chester, Pennsylvania; as well as for all Bostik sites in the United States. The agreements compromise a major milestone in the company’s climate plan. By 2024, Arkema is expected to obtain approximately 40% of the […]
Celanese Announces its Carbon Capture and Utilization Technology Approved by the US Department of Energy

Celanese Co. announced it has been approved by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management as a Utilization Procurement Grants (UPGrants) vendor. Celanese is now the only producer offering low-carbon acetic acid under the ECO-CC product name, which positions the company to help municipalities meet the growing demand for […]