Imagine Europe trying to build its own high-tech gadgets and solar panels without relying on imports for the basic ingredients. This project is like a blueprint for a local 'silicon kitchen' that finds better ways to mine and process the material. It ensures we have a steady, clean supply of the stuff that makes modern electronics work.
Europe lacks a resilient and sustainable internal supply chain for silicon, making the solar and electronics industries vulnerable to global supply shocks.
The project is delivering 7 specific technological and business solutions for the silicon chain and one large-scale mining pilot.
If you are a panel manufacturer dealing with unstable import prices for silicon — this project developed 7 industry-driven solutions that secure the local value chain. This reduces reliance on external markets and improves supply resilience.
If you are a mining company dealing with outdated extraction methods — this project developed a 8th pilot transversal demonstration for the mining industry. This helps modernize operations to be more sustainable and efficient.
If you are a component producer dealing with raw material shortages — this project developed business innovative solutions covering the full silicon value chain. This ensures a more predictable flow of materials for production.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided; the project focuses on assessing economical impact.
Yes, the project aims to demonstrate 7 industry-driven solutions and one transversal pilot specifically for the mining industry to ensure they work in real-world settings.
Based on available project data, the project provides open source policy-making recommendations to accelerate the replication of high-potential solutions.
The project runs from 2022-06-01 to 2026-08-31, meaning the results and demonstrations will be finalized by August 2026.
The project focuses on the full silicon value chain, meaning solutions are designed to fit into the sequence from mining to final product manufacturing.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 11 industry partners (44% ratio) and 8 SMEs. This balance, combined with 6 universities and 5 research centers across 8 countries, suggests the project is designed for immediate industrial uptake rather than theoretical research.
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