Europe’s efforts to strengthen industrial competitiveness are bringing renewed attention to the strategic materials and manufacturing capabilities that underpin critical technologies.

As policymakers and industry leaders consider how to build more resilient value chains, questions around security of supply, economic value and long-term competitiveness are becoming increasingly important.

Ultra-pure polysilicon and specialty gases are among the materials that support a range of strategic industries, including semiconductors, solar energy and battery production. Developing production capacity within Europe can help diversify supply chains and support greater resilience in these sectors.

In a recent interview with Solarplaza, RESiLICON CEO Remco Rijn and founder Gosse Boxhoorn discuss what it takes to establish these industrial capabilities in Europe, the role of ultra-pure polysilicon in strengthening key value chains, and the trade-offs involved in balancing cost competitiveness with security of supply.

“Security of supply comes at a cost. The question is: what price are we willing to pay?”

Read the full interview with Solarplaza here.