New Elkem project aims to eliminate CO2 emissions from silicon production
The Research Council of Norway has granted Elkem NOK 16 million to develop a new concept for silicon production where all direct CO\2\ emissions are eliminated. This may become a game changer for the global silicon industry. Silicon is a critical material for digital technologies and the green transition.Elkem, a global leader in silicon-based advanced materials, aims to be part of the solution to combat climate change – and to be one of the winners in the green transition. The company already uses 83% renewable electricity in its operations. Silicon production still generates