DuPont plans China facilities for solar energy

U.S. chemical maker DuPont Co said on Tuesday it plans to open a research and development center and a manufacturing facility in China to cater to the growing demands of the solar energy industry.

The research and development facility will be based in Hong Kong, while the plant will be in Shenzhen.

The company expects growth in the photovoltaic market to exceed 30 percent each year over the next several years. DuPont has made significant investments in product development and capacity expansions to help keep pace.
The expansions in Hong Kong and Shenzhen will provide new offerings to serve the amorphous silicon thin film market. These thin films are used in the production of photovoltaic modules.

Reuters