Tag Archives: Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical Gobbles Up NuvoSun
NuvoSun, a thin-film solar firm founded by former MiaSolé CEO Dave Pearce, was just acquired by Dow Chemical. Dow had invested in the firm in early 2010. According to sources close to the deal, NuvoSun is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical. Dow has not yet responded to our inquiries. Presumably, the NuvoSun [...]
Top Sustainability Trends of 2012 from Greenbiz
As 2012 came to a close, GreenBiz asked executives from a range of companies and organizations to reflect on the past year and look at what lies ahead. They obliged by telling us about their accomplishments, frustrations, lessons learned, their thoughts about the biggest issues of 2012 and what they think will drive sustainability in 2013. A [...]
In Focus: Cool Roofs
Cool roofs offer energy savings and global warming mitigation. In its simplest essence, Cool roofs offer high solar reflectance. This is achieved primarily by reflecting the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun, which in turn reduces heat transfer to the building. Cool roofs are also are high in thermal emittance (the ability to radiate absorbed, or non-reflected [...]
Ford Working with Dow Chemical on Carbon Fiber Technology for Cars
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) recently announced its partnership with Dow Automotive Systems to develop advanced carbon fiber composites that could be used in high-volume vehicles. The two companies joint development agreement brings researchers from both sides together to collaborate on a number of different aspects of carbon fiber composites with each company bringing something unique [...]
The Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition
Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW) introduced a new competition, the Dow Solar Design to Zero Competition, for architecture, design and engineering students and professionals to develop home designs based on their regions using solar technologies and sustainable construction practices. Registration for the competition, which has a $20,000 grand prize, started Aug. 15 and ends on Oct. [...]