Silicor Materials

Silicor Materials, Inc. specializes in the production of solar silicon for photovoltaic cell and module manufacturers globally. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Vaughan, Canada, and Mississippi, along with a research and development center in Berlin, Germany. Silicor Materials offers high-quality, low-cost solar silicon, which serves as an alternative to more expensive electronic-grade silicon, thereby enabling photovoltaic module manufacturers to lower their production costs while adhering to demanding performance standards. In addition to solar silicon, the company produces aluminum by-products, including aluminum-silicon master alloys and polyaluminum chloride, which are utilized in municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Eicke R. Weber

Co-Founder

1 past transactions

6N Silicon

Acquisition in 2010
6N Silicon, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar grade silicon and polysilicon, primarily serving the photovoltaic industry in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2006 and based in Vaughan, Canada, the company has developed an innovative low-temperature purification process that utilizes aluminum as a metal solvent to convert metallurgical grade silicon into high-purity solar grade silicon. This process enhances the production of solar cells, contributing to advancements in solar technology. As of 2010, 6N Silicon operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of CaliSolar, Inc.
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