Event Details
Silicon can be found in nearly every product in our modern world: As an alloying element in light-weight aluminium products for cars or packaging, as a raw material for chemical products like silicones in construction, cosmetics, and electronics, or further refined to manufacture semiconductor and solar cells. However, silicon production is energy-intensive and uses coal as a reductant. Both lead to direct and indirect CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the current recycling rate for silicon in the EU is 0%.
Circular Silicon Ltd. aims to save CO2 emissions from primary production by recycling silicon waste streams. In this webinar, Circular Silicon Ltd. will introduce their solution to build the world's first silicon recycler. Key topics include:
- Defining silicon as a strategic raw material
- Understanding the carbon footprint of PV energy
- Insights into policy trends in recycling PV panels
- Understanding the importance of recycling within a circular economy
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Manufacturers of PV panels and materials
- Consumers of silicon i.e. chemical companies, aluminium, and semiconductors
- Policymakers with a focus on environmental regulations
- Industries under the green transformation, i.e. metals & mining
WHEN: Tuesday, 23 August, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Online (Zoom) or In-person (GIC/GCC Office, 19/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road)
Registration Deadline: Monday, 22 August 2022
ABOUT THE SERIES:
With the event series "Green Solutions from Germany", GCC aims to promote the concept of responsible use of resources in every aspect of our daily lives, both as an integral part of our business philosophy and as global citizens.
Remarks:
- This event will run in a hybrid format. Seats for physical participation are limited. Booking priority to members on a first-come, first-served basis.
- For attendees joining the event virtually, access link for the webinar will be sent 1 day before the event. The session will be conducted via Zoom.
- GIC/GCC is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation. Health precaution and social distancing measures will be observed. This event follows the Government's Vaccine Pass requirement. Only attendees who meet the requirement will be admitted to join this event in person.
- To be considerate to others, in person participants are required to take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours before the event.
- Masks must be worn throughout the event.
- GCC reserves the right to change this hybrid seminar into a completely virtual event depending on the development of the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong.
