The agreement focuses on technology advancements, supply chain optimization cost reduction initiatives, and DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film supply.

DuPont supplies DuPont Solamet photovoltaic metallization pastes to help enhance the efficiency of solar cells made by Suntech, as well as DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film used in protective backsheets for Suntech solar modules.

Suntech global supply chain senior vice president Eric Luo said creating higher efficiency solar cells and further extending the long life of solar modules is critical to achieving affordable solar power.

Suntech Power produces solar products for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility applications.