Silicon news

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  29 April 2026

  ROSI raises €20m+ to scale PV recycling in Europe

  €20M+ plus EU grants to fund industrial expansion: 10,000 t/yr solar-panel recycling plant in Spain, scalable automated line, new production director appointed, recycling partnership renewed
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  28 April 2026

  Elkem wins NOK 87m from Enova to scale biocarbon use in silicon production

  Project (total NOK242m, 2026–28) will test industrial biocarbon across labs, pilots and five smelters to double biocarbon share (from ~25%) by 2030, potentially cutting up to 0.5 Mt CO2/yr
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  11 March 2026

  Elkem Restructures and Cuts Costs to Boost Competitiveness

  Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
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  4 March 2026

  Heliup Secures €16M to Expand Lightweight Solar Panels in Europe

  Heliup's funding boosts lightweight solar panel deployment on rooftops with limited load capacity, aiding Europe's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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  25 February 2026

  UBE Invests in South Korea's CheomdanLab

  CheomdanLab develops silicon nitride tech for recycling silicon waste, aiding sustainable supply chains. UBE supports their mass production and commercialization efforts.
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  13 February 2026

  Elkem Q4 2025: Market Challenges Offset by Cost Improvements; Silicones Division Sale

  EBITDA fell 24% YoY. Silicones sale to Bluestar boosts focus and flexibility. Safety incident in Lyon. Market uncertainties persist, but strong cost positions aid adaptation.

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  10 February 2026

  Elkem Reduces Production at Norwegian Plants

  Elkem halts production at Rana and Salten due to market challenges, high inventory, and power costs, potentially leading to temporary layoffs.
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  18 November 2025

  EU Imposes Safeguard Measures on Ferroalloy Imports; Impact on Elkem

  The EU enacts tariff rate quotas on ferroalloy imports, effective Nov 2025 for three years, excluding silicon metal. Elkem anticipates sales shifts and potential price increases.
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  30 October 2025

  Axens to Acquire Eurecat, Enhance Catalyst and Metals Recycling

  Eurecat will continue serving the catalyst market, maintaining confidentiality and focusing on circularity and carbon footprint reduction, with potential expansion into metal recycling.
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  23 October 2025

  Elkem Q3 2025: Strong Operations and Cost Improvements Boost Results

  EBITDA fell 33% YoY due to low sales prices. Silicones division under review for sale. EU and US trade measures may impact future performance.
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  18 September 2025

  Elkem ASA Enters Exclusive Sales Process for Silicones Division

  Elkem is negotiating with a major industrial player to sell its Silicones division, aiming to focus on Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions. Transaction expected to close in H1 2026.
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  31 July 2025

  WACKER Q2 Earnings Meet Expectations

  Sales and EBITDA fell due to weak demand and trade uncertainties. Net income was negative. Full-year outlook revised down. Focus on growth, cash, and cost management.
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  6 March 2025

  WACKER Adopts Biogenic Carbon for Silicon Production

  A new contract enables the shift to biogenic carbon, reducing CO2 emissions and advancing climate-neutral silicon production at the Holla site.
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  10 December 2023

  Fire at Elkem Salten Plant

  A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
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  12 June 2023

  WACKER to Boost Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon Capacity in Burghausen

  New production line to increase polysilicon cleaning capacity by 50% by 2025, creating 100+ jobs. €300M investment includes research for higher purity. Funding application submitted.
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  8 March 2017

  WACKER Expands Silicon-Metal Capacity in Norway

  An €85 million investment will boost silicon-metal production in Holla, Norway, enhancing raw material sourcing and supply reliability. Completion is expected in the first half of 2019.