energy Industry Impact of Silicones 2016

What Are Silicones? Silicones are a family of specialty, high-performance materials. The silicone family includes siloxanes and silanes, all of which are widely used in thousands of products Due to their molecular structure, silicones can be manufactured in many forms including: solids liquids semi-viscous pastes greases oils rubber Silicones have an exceptional breadth of chemical and physical properties. Silicones are flexible and resist moisture, chemicals, heat, cold and ultraviolet radiation. Products made with silicones take on these and other important properties so they are more stable, more aesthetically pleasing, easier to use or apply, and longer lasting Energy Industry 2016

Industry Silicones manufacturing alone directly employs about 30,000 people worldwide, evenly distributed between Europe, the Americas, and Asia Significantly greater numbers apply to downstream employment- it is estimated that up to 14 million employees may be involved in some form of economic activity that involves silicone products across the globe 1.7 million people in Europe 2.3 million people in the Americas 10 million people in Asia Energy Industry 2016

Energy A total of 42,000 tons of silicone product was sold to the energy market in 2013, generating sales of $280 million. 185,000 tons of silicone product was sold for use in antifoaming agents in oil and gas and other industrial processes manufacturing Significant numbers of people are employed in the oil and gas industry 280,000 jobs in the US 195,000 jobs in Canada 450,000 jobs in Brazil 89,300 jobs in Europe Energy Industry 2016

Energy Activities related to solar PV technology account for about 2.5 million jobs globally, with increases expected. The wind energy sector employs more than 1 million people globally. Employment numbers in the wind sector are expected to double by 2030 In China alone, solar energy capacity is planned to increase from around 20 GW to 100 GW by 2020. By 2030, it’s expected that the solar energy market will reach $5 trillion of cumulative revenue Energy Industry 2016

Energy: General Silicones are used as conductive adhesives and encapsulants in the manufacturing of solar panels Their resistance to UV radiation and superior transparency improve panel efficiency, while their mechanical and chemical properties reduce repair costs and ensures panels last longer Silicones are used as bonding agents in manufacturing wind turbines, increasing the durability and weather resistance of rotor blades and other components. They are also used as insulators for cables and transformers used in electricity transmission and distribution Silicone antifoams allow for higher extraction rates in the oil and gas industry, reducing water usage and increasing efficiency By using products made with silicone, you generate on average 9 times less greenhouse gases than were emitted during manufacturing and disposal of that product Energy Industry 2016

Energy: Solar Silicon is used in some 90% of solar panels, and these silicon-based cells are more efficient than alternatives Silicones contribute to unit cost reductions in the solar sector, due to the fact that they are/have: Transparent Stable Low reactivity Temperature and weatherability resistance Neutral cure (avoids corrosive by-product) Adhesive quality Flexibility Energy Industry 2016

Energy: wind By improving durability and strength and offering low weight, silicones have facilitated larger wind turbines with greater energy potential Silicone lubricants reduce friction become components, therefore reducing wind turbine maintenance costs and maximizing energy efficiency Silicones also extend the life of underground cables to up to 20 years, avoiding expensive options such as replacement or rejuvenation Energy Industry 2016