Technology and Innovation That Powers Progress
RESiLICON views technology and innovation as strategic drivers of future competitiveness in polysilicon manufacturing.
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Energy-efficiency
Advancing process efficiency and optimising energy use.
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Consistent quality
Enhancing product quality through traceability, process control and a better understanding of material performance.
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Enhanced material performance
Improving the material properties of polysilicon for advanced applications.
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Advanced circularity
Exploring ways to recycle end-of-life solar panels and recover valuable silicon materials for future applications.
Building on Proven Technology
RESiLICON plans to advance the design of an energy-efficient polysilicon production facility, with an initial annual capacity of 13 kTonnes and the potential to expand to 26 kTonnes. At full capacity, the facility could support approximately 13 GW of solar manufacturing capacity each year.
Using the proven Siemens process, the facility will produce ultra-pure polysilicon. Our 11-12N purity enables the production of ingots and wafers for the semiconductor industry, as well as high‑performance solar cells and panels, including advanced hetrojunction (HJT) and TOPCon technologies.
In addition, specialty gases can be produced such as silane for battery anode manufacturing.
Accelerating efficiency in polysilicon
RESiLICON has secured exclusive European rights to Advanced Material Solutions (AMS) polysilicon technology which is proven to cut energy consumption in polysilicon production. AMS is a recognised global leader in polysilicon process innovation, with extensive experience across the semiconductor, specialty gases and solar sectors.
Innovation at the Heart of Production
Innovation is a strategic driver of RESiLICON’s future competitiveness. Alongside deploying proven polysilicon manufacturing technology, our R&D strategy focuses on improving product quality, process efficiency, reducing energy consumption and advancing circularity to support Europe’s solar and semiconductor value chains.
Current activities include supporting research into the reuse of materials recovered from end-of-life solar panels.
We collaborate with leading research organisations, including TNO and universities, alongside industry partners such as AMS.
Our proposed facility at Groningen Seaports in Farmsum will be more than a plant: it will be a launchpad for innovation, supported by a state-of-the-art laboratory for process optimisation, product qualification and customer-specific trials. In addition, RESiLICON will be ready to support the development of an integrated cluster of companies and technologies serving the solar and battery markets.
Frequently asked questions
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Why does RESiLICON undertake research and development?
Research and development are essential to maintaining a competitive, sustainable and future-ready manufacturing operation. Our research activities will help improve product quality, reduce energy intensity, advance circularity, while responding to evolving market requirements. By continuously improving our technology, we aim to strengthen Europe's long-term capability in solar and semiconductor manufacturing. -
What quality are you expecting to produce?
RESiLICON plans to produce ultra-pure sustainable polysilicon (11-12N) for the solar and the semiconductor industry. In addition to polysilicon, we will also consider producing specialty gases like ultra-pure hydrochloric acid and silane for semiconductor and battery anode manufacturing -
Is this a new technology? Is it proven?
RESiLICON’s production will be based on the proven Siemens process, the globally established technology for producing ultra-high-purity polysilicon. We will combine this proven foundation with Advanced Material Solutions technology, to further improve process efficiency and reduce energy consumption. -
What research areas are you focusing on?
Our research will focus on improving product quality, increasing process efficiency, reducing energy intensity and advancing circularity. We collaborate with leading research organisations and industry partners to strengthen Europe's solar and semiconductor value chains through innovation.