There is a process named solar furnace pyrolysis which is used to reduce the oxides of various elements by concentrating solar energy. Oxygen is liberated but an oxide slag is left.
$$\ce{SiO2 ->[pyrolysis] SiO + 1/2O2}$$
How can the element can be extracted from the oxide produced?
I am making a project for NASA on space settlements in solar furnace pyrolysis. Can solar furnace pyrolysis be used for obtaining both metals as well as oxygen from the metal containing oxides left after pyrolysis? Can it be done by electrolysis? If possible, please provide with a link with your answer.