The new plant is one of several similar investments into the elastomers business across the globe. The products can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others.
The United States has increased the use of solar and wind power for electricity production. The U.S. Department of Energy claims that preserving your panels' surface with a glass coating can boost the photoelectric effect by up to 3-6%, therefore boosting potential demand in the glass coatings market.