AS Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022 - n° 395 - Categories:PV Watch

A look at the expected increase in the price of silicon

Of course, all raw materials have seen their prices soar. Silicon is probably the material that has risen the most in price: a 400% increase (a fivefold increase) between June 2020 and February 2022. As with other commodities, one might expect a gradual normalisation of prices. It seems that this may not be the case in 2022.

Does this shortage herald future supply difficulties for vehicle battery components (lithium, cobalt, manganese, etc.)?

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