Energy source

China's energy industry purchases about 4 billion yuan of silicone products each year, both in the renewable energy sector, such as solar panels and turbines, and in traditional energy fields such as oil and gas.

Solar photovoltaic technology-related activities create about 2.5 million jobs, two-thirds of which are in China

In 2019, China's photovoltaic power generation capacity reached 219GW

Wind energy industry employs more than 500,000 employees in China

Oil accounts for 37% of Asia's energy consumption

It is estimated that electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply industries employ more than 4 million people in China

Silicones can be used as conductive adhesives and encapsulants in the manufacture of solar panels. Silicone is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and has excellent transparency, which helps improve the efficiency of solar panels, while its mechanical and chemical properties can reduce maintenance costs and extend its service life.

In the solar sector, silicones help save costs because they have the following characteristics: