Dow Corning and the
University of Toledo have formalized a collaborative effort to develop and research solar energy opportunities.
The partnership will focus on projects and efforts that help reduce the cost of solar energy and that help make it a viable energy option globally. Dow Corning and the University of Toledo signed the memorandum of understanding to collaborate on photovoltaic (PV) solar research and development efforts last week.
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The proposed collaboration between Dow Corning and UT, which could include the addition of other universities or businesses in the future, offers researchers from both organizations the opportunity to share data and technology while allowing both to protect their intellectual property.
"Both Dow Corning and UT want homes and businesses throughout the world to take advantage of clean, renewable energy from the sun," says Gregg Zank, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Dow Corning. "It is essential that businesses, academics and the government collaborate in order to accelerate the advancement of solar technologies."
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