PCC BakkiSilicon (www.pcc.is), belonging to the PCC Group
(www.pcc.eu), operates one of the world’s most modern Silicon Metal plants in
Húsavik, Iceland.
The reason for PCC BakkiSilicon´s location in Iceland,
apart from it’s central geographical location, is the use of geothermal
resources as an energy source. The plant is 100% operated with renewable
energy. This allows PCC to cut the greenhouse gas emissions
significantly.
PCC BakkiSilicon deliveries it’s Silicon Metal into
various industries: Aluminium industry as an alloyant, Chemical industry for
the manufacture of siloxanes and silicones, Battery industry as an anode
material. PCC operates an own quartzite mine to secure the supply of this
key raw material.