This is the latest corporate presentation from HPQ Silicon Resources.
It is developed and presented by the company Chairman, President, CEO, and Director -- Bernard J Tourillon, BAA, MBA.
The term Metallurgical Silicon Metal, Mg Si, and Silicon are used interchangeably and refer to high purity silicon between 98.0% Si and 99.5% Si. The terms SoG Si, Solar Grade Silicon and Polysilicon are used interchangeably and refer to high purity silicon used to produce solar cells for solar panel. Depending on
the production method used, chemical or metallurgical, the purity ranges from 5N+ (99.999% Si) purity for
Si produce metallurgically to 6N and 9N for Si produce via the chemical route.
These statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of HPQ-Silicon Resources Inc. (“the Company”) and are based on information currently available to the Company. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements and the risk factors described above.
Furthermore, all such statements are made as of the date this presentation is given.
An investment in the Company is speculative due to the nature of its business. The ability of the Company to carry out its plans as described in this confidential presentation is depending on obtaining the required capital. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully raise the capital
required or to complete each of the growth initiatives described. Investors must rely upon the ability, expertise, judgment, discretion, integrity and good faith of the management and Board of the Company.
Silicon Metal: The Future of Energy StorageDerick Lila
In collaboration with world-class technology partners, HPQ Silicon is in the final phase of demonstrating its unique capacity to be the lowest-cost producer of the advance Silicon Metal (Si) materials needed for the next generations of Lithium-ion battery.
HPQ is developing the PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) (Patent Pending), a New Scalable, and a Versatile and Low Capex and Opex Carbothermic Process to meet high purity Silicon Metal (Si) demand generated by Renewable Energy.
The PUREVAP™ Silicon Metal Nano Reactor (SiNR) (Provisional Patent Filed), a New Scalable, Versatile and Low-Cost Plasma base Process that can transform Silicon Metal (Si) into the Spherical Nanopowders and Nanowires of Si Next-Generation Lithium-ion batteries makers are looking for.
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.
HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of the next generation lithium-ion batteries.
During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires of silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions will be produced using our new PUREVAP™ SiNR.
HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR process will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si)
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.
HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of next generation lithium-ion batteries.
During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires of silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions will be produced using our new PUREVAP™ SiNR.
HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR process will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si)
HPQ Silicon Corporate Presentation Updated February 2022Derick Lila
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based innovative silicon solutions company that offers innovative silica (SiO2), silicon (Si) based solutions and is developing a unique portfolio of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.
HPQ Silicon Corporate Presentation Updated February 2022 - UpdatedDerick Lila
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based innovative silicon solutions company that offers innovative silica (SiO2), silicon (Si) based solutions and is developing a unique portfolio of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.
Silicon Metal: The Future of Energy StorageDerick Lila
In collaboration with world-class technology partners, HPQ Silicon is in the final phase of demonstrating its unique capacity to be the lowest-cost producer of the advance Silicon Metal (Si) materials needed for the next generations of Lithium-ion battery.
HPQ is developing the PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) (Patent Pending), a New Scalable, and a Versatile and Low Capex and Opex Carbothermic Process to meet high purity Silicon Metal (Si) demand generated by Renewable Energy.
The PUREVAP™ Silicon Metal Nano Reactor (SiNR) (Provisional Patent Filed), a New Scalable, Versatile and Low-Cost Plasma base Process that can transform Silicon Metal (Si) into the Spherical Nanopowders and Nanowires of Si Next-Generation Lithium-ion batteries makers are looking for.
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.
HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of the next generation lithium-ion batteries.
During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires of silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions will be produced using our new PUREVAP™ SiNR.
HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR process will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si)
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.
HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of next generation lithium-ion batteries.
During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires of silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions will be produced using our new PUREVAP™ SiNR.
HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR process will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si)
HPQ Silicon Corporate Presentation Updated February 2022Derick Lila
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based innovative silicon solutions company that offers innovative silica (SiO2), silicon (Si) based solutions and is developing a unique portfolio of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.
HPQ Silicon Corporate Presentation Updated February 2022 - UpdatedDerick Lila
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based innovative silicon solutions company that offers innovative silica (SiO2), silicon (Si) based solutions and is developing a unique portfolio of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.
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HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is building a portfolio of unique high value silicon products needed for the RER.
HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of next generation lithium-ion batteries.
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HPQ’s PUREVAP™ SiNR will allow HPQ to manufacture the spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by all the manufacturers of next generation lithium-ion batteries.
During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires of silicon-based composites samples requested by industry participants and research institutions will be produced using our new PUREVAP™ SiNR.
HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR process will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of high purity silicon (3N – 4N Si)
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2. This presentation includes certain
“FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS”
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without limitation,
statements regarding future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that
involve various risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties, and any or all of these future plans and
objectives may not be achieved.
The term Metallurgical Silicon Metal, Mg Si, and Silicon are used interchangeably and refer to high purity
silicon between 98.0% Si and 99.5% Si. The terms SoG Si, Solar Grade Silicon and Polysilicon are used
interchangeably and refer to high purity silicon used to produce solar cells for solar panel. Depending on
the production method used, chemical or metallurgical, the purity ranges from 5N+ (99.999% Si) purity for
Si produce metallurgically to 6N and 9N for Si produce via the chemical route.
These statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of HPQ-Silicon Resources Inc. (“the
Company”) and are based on information currently available to the Company. There can be no assurance
that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. All of the forward looking statements contained in
this presentation are qualified by these cautionary statements and the risk factors described above.
Furthermore, all such statements are made as of the date this presentation is given.
An investment in the Company is speculative due to the nature of the its business. The ability of the
Company to carry out its plans as described in this confidential presentation is depending on obtaining the
required capital. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully raise the capital
required or to complete each of the growth initiatives described. Investors must rely upon the ability,
expertise, judgment, discretion, integrity and good faith of the management and Board of the Company.
DISCLAIMERS
2
3. Aluminum
Silicones
Silicon Metal End Markets
3
Silicon Metal
§ Typical Composition:
>98.5% Si
§ Primary End Markets:
Aluminum(40-45%),
Silicones (35-40%),
Solar cells (20-25%)
Chemical
Grade
Mg Si +
High Purity
Si
4. Lightweighting of vehicles
Electric vehicles
Growing demand for solar,
and other sources of
renewable energy
Energy Efficiency
Alternative Energy
& Sustainability
4
Megatrends Implications End Customer Product
Growing middle class
China and India:
consumption economy
India, Brazil, and other
emerging markets:
infrastructure build
• Silicones: healthcare, cosmetics, packaging
• Silicon: aluminum for cars, housing growth
• Silicon: Silicone sealants for construction applications
• Silicon as alloying agent for aluminum to replace steel
in vehicles
• Prospects for silicon alloys in batteries
• Higher consumption of silicon for polysilicon used to
make solar panels
• Prospects for silicon Base Energy Storage
Population Growth
Urbanization
Global Megatrends Driving Increase Silicon Metal
5. SILICON METAL (Si) NEEDED FOR ELECTRIC CARS
A HISTORY OF SUCCESSFUL RESULTS
The aluminum alloy chassis of Tesla car is 10% Silicon!
Aluminum silicon alloy
makes the aluminum
lighter and stronger
Silicon also found in
the battery anode
Silicon in the
windshield
2015
2030E
566,000
20,000,000
PLUG- IN EV SALES
(annual)
5
8. 8
• New Greenfield plants needed to meet anticipated demand requires scale (> 30,000 MTY):
• Capex Cost range between US$8 to US$9 per Kg of annual capacity or US$ 240M to US$ 270M investments1
• OPEX are high with little cost control options (70% of Operating Cost are process driven and variable)
HPQ SOLUTION TO MEET Mg Si DEMAND:
• New HPQ PUREVAPTM plants maximum scale efficiency reached at 5,000 MTY
• Capex Cost between US$8.59 for 2.5K plant down to US$5.93 per Kg of annual capacity at 5k MT per year2
• Representing investment between US$ 21M to US$ 30M investments
• Lowest operating cost process with capacity to control OPEX cost
1- Source Ferroglobe, Viridis.iq, GmbM, Bloomberg, PCC se and Iceland Project
2- Source Budgetary Studies PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
10. HPQ Business Approach
10
HPQ intend to maximize the proprietary advantages of its PUREVAPTM
process with the following two prong strategy:
• Near – term cash flow niche market silicon metal applications
(Chemical Grade Si, batteries,…), and
• High Purity silicon for advanced PV applications
11. Mg Si Addressable Markets
11
PUREVAPTM estimated operating
cost to produce 2N Si
(To be firm up during Gen3 Pilot Plant)
12. HPQ GLOBALLY RENOWNED TECHNICAL PARTNERS
Developer of PUREVAP
One-Step Process To
Produce High Purity Low
Boron Silicon Metal
+25 years
of experience &
> 70 employees
>60 Patents
worldwide (issued
or pending)
40,900 ft2
Manufacturing
facility
The inventors of
PlasmaAtomization
(Gold Standard)
World Leader In
Advanced Plasma
Processes
Technology Sold To US
Navy For Use On
Aircraft Carriers
Plasma Expertise: One of the largest in the World
+25
Technology Tested
and Validated By
DARPA
Leaders in High
Purity Spherical
Metal Powders for
Industrial 3D printing
Agreements With Global
Manufacturers and Trading
Houses
Developer of
DROSRITE™: a Green
Aluminum Recovery
from Dross process
12
13. Renewable solarenergies:
SolarGradeSimarket:
US$ 7.1B in2018
– toexceed –
US$ 11.8 Bby 2028
(Source: Deutsche Bank, Future Market Insights report titled, "Polysilicon Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013-2017 and Opportunity Assessment 2018-2028".)
US$11.8 Billion
2028
SOLAR SUB-MARKET OF MG SI
LARGE US$ MARKET THAT IS GROWING!
13
14. SOLAR ON THE VERGE OF A PARADIGM SHIFT!
LCO benchmark value ($/MWh)
200
150
100
50
20141H
20142H
20152H
20161H
20162H
20171H
Natural Gas CHP
Wind - offshore
Biomass – incineration
PV - Crystalline silicon (no
tracking)
PV - Crystalline silicon (with
tracking)
Natural Gas CHP
Wind - onshore
Coal
Natural Gas CCGT
14
SOLARENERGY
ALMOSTAT GRID PARITY
15. DEMAND READY TO EXPLODE!
1.2 2.1
3.7 6.7
1.6 2.6 5.1 9.2
15.8
23.2
40.3
70.5
100.5
138.8
183.8
242.6
319.7
414.2
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2030
1835
>10%
~2%
GW Installed
% of electricity Generated
Solar Energy will grow from ~2% of global electricity
generation today to >10% by 2030
15
(Source: Canadian Solar)
16. Solar power is at the cusp of fulfilling
its renewable energy potential
But process improvements to
produce Solar Grade Silicon Metal
(SoG Si) have plateaued,
creating a “Catch 22”
AT THE CUSP… BUT…
16
17. THE SOLUTION TO THE SOLAR
INDUSTRY’S “CATCH 22’’
HPQ PUREVAPTM
Technological
innovation is needed
to lower per unit
costs, but the High
Capex & Low Margins
increase the degree of
difficulty of executing
an innovation-oriented
business plan
Source: The capital intensity of photovoltaics manufacturing: barrier to scale and opportunity for innovation† (Energy Environ. Sci., 2015, 8, 3395)
17
18. The PUREVAP™ QRR, a new proprietary (patent pending) carbothermic process:
HPQ SOLAR SOLUTION START WITH
That will bring about
↓ SoG Si Capex 60% - 86%
↓ SoG SI Cash Cost 30% - 60%
↓ CO2 Release by Up to 96%
SiO2 98.5+% Carbon 4N + Si with low
boron <1 ppm
18
A ONE STEP PROCESS
19. A French Company fully dedicated
to the field of energy transition
Created in 2001 by a team of engineers and
scientists with longstanding expertise in Silicon
Purification and Crystallisation - Solar Silicon -
Photovoltaic Cells - Photovoltaic Modules
Obtained, an independently confirmed,world
record conversion efficiency of 21.1% with
monocrystalline ingots, for a solar cell made
with 100% “SoG Si UMG”
Now Part of YRIEL Group, active in Fine
Chemistry, Aromatic and Renewable Energies
23 Patents to their name
19
HPQ GLOBALLY RENOWNED TECHNICAL PARTNERS
20. HPQ TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION
FROM QUARTZ TO SOLAR WAFERS
How HPQ will implement its technological solution
By Combined Expertise In Three Critical Steps:
PyroGenesis and Apollon Solar
experts are developing a
streamlined metallurgical
pathway (UMG) for upgrading the
“PUREVAP™ Si” to HPQ Solar
Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si)
Apollon Solar has the expertise
to transform HPQ SoG Si into
high performance multi-
crystalline and monocrystalline
solar cells: “wafers”
The PUREVAP™ technology of
PyroGenesis transforms Quartz
(SiO2) to High Purity Silicon Metal
(4N+ Si < 1 ppm B) in one step –
“PUREVAP™ Si”
HPQ
QUARTZ
PYROGENESIS’
PUREVAP™ PROCESS
SoG Si TO WAFER WITH APOLLON
20
21. PUREVAP™ UMG CAPEX DISRUPTIVE POTENTIAL
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
21
Not Optimized Purevap UMG
(5N+) (Canada)
Optimized Siemens Solar
(6N – 7N) (China)
Optimized Siemens Solar
(6N – 7N) (US & Europe)
Standard Siemens Solar
(6N – 7N) (China)
Standard Siemens Solar
(6N – 7N) (US & Europe)
Standard Siemens Electronic
(9N – 11N) (China)
Standard Siemens Electronic
(9N –11N) (US & Europe)
FBR Reactor
(6N – 7N) (China)
FBR Reactor
(6N – 7N) (US & Europe)
Elkem UMG
(5N+) (Norway)
FerroGlobe UMG
(5N+) Spain
Capex (US$ Cost per Kg of Annual Capacity)
23. HPQ PUREVAP™ GHG DISRUPTIVE POTENTIAL
SoG Si in CHINA, world’s
largest producer, generates
141 Kg of CO2 per Kg of SoG Si
SoG Si in QUEBEC with the
PUREVAPTM expected to produce
5.4 Kg of CO2 per Kg of SoG Si
CHINA
141 Kg of CO2
QUEBEC
5.4 Kg of
CO2
HPQ’s SoG Si is poised to produce the lowest carbon footprint
CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2
CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2
SoG Si in GERMANY using the
same process, generates
87 Kg of CO2 per Kg of SoG Si
GERMANY
87 Kg of
CO2
CO2 CO2 CO2
CO2 CO2 CO2
CO2
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70% of the GHG generated by any solar project comes
from the production of SoG Si
(source: Energy Policy, February 2014, Pages 229-244)
24. Silicon anode lithium-ion batteries
SILICON METAL REQUIRED FOR BATTERIES
Greater energy storage
capabilities
Allows for smaller sizes
batteries for electronic
devises and electric cars
Energy storage for
renewable energy
sources
Replacing graphite with silicon, the
anode capacity can increase battery
charge 10X
GP
SI
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Silicon
Graphite
Anode Chemistry Option
10x
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25. HPQ Si FOR BATTERIES: AN UNEXPECTED POSITIVE
A By-Product of PUREVAP™ is production of Si with application in the battery market
Replacing graphite with
Silicon Metal (2N+)
↑ Anode battery charge 10X
Silicon Anode market for
Lithium Ion batteries ↑ 43.6%
CAGR between 2016 to 2022
Silicon Anode market for
Lithium Ion batteries to exceed
the US $ 1 billion mark by 2022
(Source: marketsandmarkets.com)
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SI
GP
US $400 Billion US $1Billion43.6%
26. HPQ Si Powders
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Ø R&D being done to develop to produce porous nanoparticles of Si
Ø Combining HPQ Purevap 2N+ Si and PyroGenesis Powders expertise to produce amorphous nanoparticles of Si
NANOSIZE HIGH PURITY Si POWDERS
FOR LI-ION BATTERIES
INDICATION OF
POTENTIAL VALUE
OF HPQ SI-P
NANOSIZE SI
POWDER
27. PILOT PLANT FULLY FINANCED
ADVANCING TO PRODUCTION
Pilot Plant Commissioning and Commercial Production
Output capacity of 50 tonnes per
year; Operational Q4 2019
First demonstration Solar Cell from
HPQ UMG SoG Si expected mid 2020
Improving Process, Scaling, Seeking Mg Si
Customers Using Gen2, Preparing For
Commercialization
Order of first 2,500 tonnes per year
commercial plant planned in 2021
Using Gen3 50 TPA pilot plant to produce and
sell Mg Si Powders for the Silicon Anode market
for Lithium Ion batteries by 2020
50
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28. WHY INVEST IN HPQ?
HPQ PUREVAPTM
The successful innovation that
will reduce the cost barriers
to renewable energy
Advances from bench testing confirms
cost savings potential and set the stage
for Pilot Plant testing, with a new focus
on Mg Si, SoG Si at commercial
production, and the battery industry
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29. Low purity feedstock → High Purity Silicon Metal
98.5% SiO2 +
Reactive Carbon
THE ONLY 1-STEP PROCESS WORDWIDE
Traditional Metallurgical Silicon Metal Plant that NEED:
High purity feedstock → Metallurgical Silicon Metal
(99.5%SiO2) +
Low Ash Carbon
↓ 20% Opex
WHY INVEST IN HPQ?
Successful Gen
1 & 2 Bench Test
(2016-2019)
Validated the
process
Gen 3 Pilot
Plant Testing
Operational
Q4 2019
Sales of Gen3 Si
Expected 2020
Commercial Plant
Order - 2021
PUREVAPTM PROCESS
VERSUS TRADITIONAL SILICON METAL PROCESS: VERSUS ACTUAL PROCESS FOR SOLAR GRADE SILICON:
Disruptive technology for Solar Energy
↓60% (China – Lowest) to 86% Capex
↓30% (China – Lowest) to 60% Opex
Reduce the use of aggressive chemicals
Reduce production of dangerous by-
products during refining
↓ 96% Energy Carbon Footprint
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↓ 35% Capex
(99.73%Si)R (99.99+% Si)A→
From 98.0% Si to 99.5% Si
Traditional Mg Si SmeltersVs.
30. MANAGEMENT AND BOARD SUMMARY
Auditors
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
TransferAgent
Computershares
Independent Director (*)
Richard Mimeau, B.Sc.
Director
Peter Smith, PhD, P. Eng.
Director
Robert Robitaille, B.A., L. Ph.
Director
Daryl Hodges H. BSc, M.Sc..
Director
Consultants/ Technical Advisors
Marcel Drapeau, BA, BSC. Comm, LLL
PyroGenesis Canada
Apollon Solar SA
Marc Richer-Lafleche, P, Geo, PhD
Management & Board
PyroGenesis
lnvestissement Quebec
Strategic Investors
Key Investors
Management
Bernard J Tourillon, BAA, MBA
Chairman, President, CEO and Director
Patrick Levasseur
Vice-President, COO and Director
Noelle Drapeau, LLL, MBA, PMP
Corporate Secretary and Director
Francois Rivard
CFO
Major Investors
≅ 9.7%
≅ 9.7%
≅ 2.8%
≅ 10.5% (FD)
≅ 12.1% (FD)
≅ 8.8% (FD)
≅ 6.2% (FD)
≅ 18.8% ≅ 21.2% (FD)
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31. CONTACT
3000 Omer-Lavallée St, Suite 306
Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, H1Y 3R8
+1 514 846 3271
+1 514 372 0066 www.HPQSilicon.com
Bernard J. Tourillon, B.A.A, MBA
Chairman, President and CEO
bernard.tourillon@hpqsilicon.com
+1 514 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur
Vice-President, COO and Director
patrick.levasseur@hpqsilicon.com
+1 514 262-9289
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33. Present Carbothermic process
Quartz to silicon metal (Si)
LEGACY PROCESS
SiO2 99.5% + Low Ash
Coal + Wood Chips
ElectricArc
Furnace
Energy Consumption:
12,000 kWh/t
MG
Silicon Metal
98.0% to
99.5% Si
MG Silicon Metal Is Dissolved In Hydrochloric
Acid To Form Trichlorosilane (HSiCl3)
Trichlorosilane (HSiCl3)
is Further Refined
SIEMENS
Reactor
Solar Grade Silicon Metal
Polysilicon 99.9999+% Si
Energy Consumption: between 72,000 to 120,000 kWh/t
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Present Chemical process
MG-Si to SoG-Si
34. Present Metallurgical Process Used By Elkem Solar and Ferroglobe
Mg Si Leaching Solidification
Slag
Treatment
Post
Treatment
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98,5% to 99.0% Si 5N+ SoG SiTO
LEGACY PROCESS