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Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001
617Production of silicon
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#### 617 Production of silicon
(1) The production of silicon is the chemical transformation of silica (silicon dioxide (SiO2)) to produce silicon (Si) with a concentration of silicon equal to or greater than 98.0%, conducted in accordance with the overall chemical equation:

(2) The production of silicon is specified as an emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity.