WHAT: Dow Corning Expert to Present Solutions for Frameless PV Modules at 5th SMET Advanced PV Technology Conference WHEN: May 28, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: International Congress Centre Munich (ICM) - Munich, Germany

Thibault Kervyn de Meerendré, Application Engineer & Technical Support for Dow Corning Solar Solutions in Europe, will discuss mounting solutions for frameless PV modules at the 5th SMET Advanced PV Technology Conference at the International Congress Centre Munich in Munich on May 28, 2009 at noon.

The presentation entitled "Silicone structural sealants enable frameless mounting systems: cost-effective reliable solutions for large scale production" will highlight the proven performance of silicone structural sealants in rail bonding.

If you would like to arrange an interview with Mr. Kervyn de Meerendré, please contact:
Christina Cobb
APCO Worldwide
(202) 778-6326
ccobb@apcoworldwide.com

To learn more about Dow Corning's significant investments in solar power and the PV industry, visit www.dowcorning.com/solar to read about these news releases:

* Dow Corning Selects JinCheon, Korea as Site for Solar Solutions Application Center (April, 2009)
* Dow Corning Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Investments to Serve Emerging Global Solar Power Industry (December, 2008)
* Dow Corning Demonstrates Manufacturing Process and Materials that Significantly Increase Solar Panel Production Rates, Decreasing the Cost of Solar Power (August, 2008)
*Hemlock Semiconductor Expansions Bringing New Polysilicon Supply to Solar and Semiconductor Industries (June, 2008)
*Dow Corning Opens Solar Solutions Application Center (May, 2008)

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the company's Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is a joint venture equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
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