DuPont’s new Tedlar transparent frontsheet product, unveiled at the SNEC exhibition, has been driven by the growing demand for lightweight PV products. The product provides high protection for flexible PV modules and is expected to exceed 10GW by 2030, according to Lucie Garreau, DuPont’s TS&D manager for Tedlar in the EMEA region. The annual market capacity for lightweight solar modules is supported by government policy and market demand. The Tedlar frontsheets are made from a partially fluorinated polymer known for their durability, UV and weather resistance, and are also wear-resistant and less likely to break, providing additional security. The potential consumer group for flexible solar products is diverse and varied, catering to groups who value eco-friendliness and self-sufficiency.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
