How green is the production of silicon for solar photovoltaic panels?

Question of contrarycrow ? How green is the production of silicon for solar PV modules My understanding is that even if the silicon is a common element, there is only one type of silicon is used for the panels PV.Ma 3 parts: 1) How it is mined and refined? 2) Which countries have most of it? 3) Are there any negative impact on the environment and the socio-political to the production of this material? (As with "blood diamonds" and mines?) For the avoidance of doubt .. It is a very specific

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