As the global population increases and more people move to cities, efficient and dependable energy infrastructure is becoming more important. With weather-related power disruptions impacting more and more people, governments and engineers are turning to silicon technology to improve the reliability, affordability and long-term sustainability of the world’s electrical grids.
“Disruptions can occur when energy production and delivery systems are exposed to wind and thunderstorms, extreme temperatures, or pollution,” said Norm Kanar, global marketing manager for Dow Corning’s XIAMETER brand. “Silicon-based materials can help by protecting high-voltage electrical equipment from the elements and preempting disruption of power supply.”
Silicone rubbers can provide resiliency to environmental contaminants, physical stresses, and vandalism, and are the material of choice for high-voltage insulators. Cable end terminations, cold-shrink splices, adapters and connectors also can be made out of silicone rubber.
Silicone high-voltage insulator coatings can offer proven arcing and flashover protection, as well as resistance to environmental stresses, pollution, and extreme temperatures. They can reduce maintenance requirements on insulators and associated equipment by reducing or, in many cases, eliminating the need for repetitive water washing or repetitive greasing.
In addition, innovative silicon-based technologies are at the forefront of enabling countries around the globe to embrace a more sustainable power source. A natural semi-conductor, polysilicon can be used to generate electricity in solar cells, the building blocks of solar panels. Thanks to these technologies, solar power is quickly becoming a plausible, long-term solution to the world’s energy needs.
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