Solutia just announced that its Therminol® D12 and Therminol 66 synthetic heat transfer fluids will be used in LDK’s new 15,000 metric ton polysilicon plant in Xinyu City, China. Solutia’s heat transfer fluids have been used in several solar power-related projects this year, both in the manufacturing of polysilicon and to absorb and transfer energy from sunlight in concentrating solar power plants.
In a press release, Mr. Richard Altice, Vice President of Commercial Services of Solutia’s Technical Specialties division, commented on the projects:
“Solutia recognizes the value of energy generation from renewable sources and is committed to serving the solar market, both in the concentrated solar power market and the manufacture of polysilicon used in photovoltaic solar modules.”