Mexico’s aluminum industry is looking to capitalize on rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, electric mobility, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace. Expanding technology investments and international market opportunities are expected to support sales growth, while the country’s reliance on imported aluminum highlights the importance of strengthening domestic processing capabilities. Ramón Beltrán, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of the Aluminum Industry (Canalum), expects the country’s domestic and international aluminum sales to gain momentum in 2026, supported by demand from advanced technology applications and established manufacturing sectors. “We expect to close out this year with growth of between 7.5% and 7.8% in domestic and international...
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has called for closer UK-EU relations, warning that proposed European industrial policies could affect British manufacturers supplying the aluminium, steel and automotive industries. Stephen Morley, CBM President and Chair of the Euroforge Automotive Sector, made the call at the organisation's autumn meeting in Munich. He said stronger cooperation between the UK and EU was important for protecting manufacturing jobs, investment and cross-border supply chains. He stated, “ We need to protect British industry, but we also need to recognise that the UK and European automotive sectors are deeply connected. What damages one part of the supply chain will inevitably affect the other. ” Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers -...
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Three important ESG disclosures for FY25 have been released by India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium. The Sustainable Development Report marks a clear discussion concerning the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Report and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report. With these documents, the firm can uphold ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and accountability by aligning with the country's ambitious Net Zero 2070 vision as well as upholding a sustainable industrial landscape. The company's firm commitment towards achieving its ESG vision, stating "Transforming for Good", it is working towards weaving sustainability into every aspect of its operations. To achieve this, the firm is propelling decarbonisation in smelting...
Rajasthan is spearheading India’s solar revolution with the launch of the country’s first mega solar park, the 2.45 GW Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner, integrated with a 5 GWh BESS. Developed by RSDCL under RRECL, the project marks a pivotal step in strengthening large-scale renewable infrastructure, supported by robust transmission development from RVPN and a full offtake guarantee from the State government. India's current renewable energy scenario India hit the total renewable energy (RE) capacity, in terms of installed power capacity, by almost 45 per cent by July 2025. This marks a high growth trajectory for solar energy, leading by 50 per cent, followed by hydro at 23 per cent and wind at 22 per cent. The government is incorporating initiatives, including the National Green Hydrogen...
Norwegian aluminium and energy giant, Hydro, has revealed that it anticipates receiving compensation of NOK 251 million (EUR 21.6 million or USD 25.0 million) after ending a power purchase agreement (PPA) with one of Sweden’s largest wind farms. This compensation arises from the cancellation of a long-term renewable energy contract, highlighting the financial adjustments tied to the firm’s shifting power procurement strategy in the Nordic energy market. In its third-quarter 2025 report, the company has announced that it has recognised the anticipated compensation related to the Överturingen wind farm located in northern Sweden. Chief Financial Officer Trond Olaf Christophersen shared that this payment is associated with the project owned by Cloud Snurran AB, which just managed to steer...
The UK Government has just rolled out an important initiative designed to cut electricity costs for Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs). This move is expected to save British businesses more than EUR 400 million (USD 465 million) each year. It is a part of a larger plan to enhance industrial competitiveness, safeguard jobs and strengthen the nation’s manufacturing base. The initiative in detail The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced that this initiative will significantly expand the support available through the current EII Exemption Scheme. Eligible businesses will have a better chance to offset the indirect costs tied to renewable electricity policies. These improved measures aim to bring UK electricity prices more in line with global standards while also bolstering...
Vikram Solar, a prominent player in the renewable industry, has launched its new solar technology development, the ‘Hypersol Pro’ solar panel, at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2025. The panel offers an efficiency level of up to 23.69 per cent without any reverse power loss, and it is applicable for all types of installations. This high-efficiency panel could change the solar energy industry and contribute to India's renewable energy mission. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Breakthrough in conversion efficiency The headline figure, up to 23.69 per cent module efficiency, marks a major leap for Indian-made solar modules. Higher efficiency translates into additional power-generation potential per unit area, which benefits...
Hydro has signed up for its first formal research collaboration with the University of Michigan for USD 2.5 million to drive progress in aluminium recycling and alloy development. Image source: https://www.hydro.com/globalassets/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of Hydro, and Karen A. Thole, Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, signed an agreement establishing the CREATe Partnership, short for Center for Recycling, Extrusion and Aluminium Technology. The initiative aims to strengthen the US supply chain by leveraging innovative development in sustainable materials. The programme will explore methods to maintain strength and performance across multiple recycling cycles, tackling...
RUSAL, one of the world’s leading aluminium producers , has rolled out two new AI-powered systems designed to make its factories more efficient and reliable. The company has introduced machine hearing in alumina production and machine vision in aluminium melting. Both systems are part of RUSAL’s plan to modernise and automate its operations. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The machine hearing system analyses mill vibrations during bauxite ore processing. Recording these vibrations, AI can easily identify whether the mill is overloaded or underused. Accordingly, it can adjust the measurement of ore that is being fed to the machine. Thus, it helps to maintain an optimised load balance, which saves electricity and prevents...
There’s a neat paradox at the heart of the clean-energy debate: richer societies typically use more energy, yet the latest modelling from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) suggests we can (provided that we choose to) have a lot more of the good things that energy delivers (travel, cooling, manufacturing) while using less energy overall. The ETC’s October 2025 briefing argues that smart electrification, appliance efficiency and material recycling could let the global economy more than double by 2050 while cutting final energy demand by about 24 per cent compared with today. Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/ Also read: High time to invest in Africa’s solar potential! Why? It records the highest ‘sunshine’ on Earth That claim is startling because it rewrites a default storyline:...
Australian clean-tech company Coolsheet™ has begun installing the country’s first commercial-scale Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) solar system at the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment, marking a key step in integrating renewable heat and power into public infrastructure. Image source: Capral Aluminium The project combines Coolsheet’s heat-exchange solar technology with Capral Aluminium’s Australian-made components, creating a system designed to generate both electricity and usable heat from a single rooftop array. Located above Sydney Harbour, the redeveloped complex will use the system to capture the sun’s light and heat simultaneously. While conventional photovoltaic panels typically convert only about 25 per cent of sunlight into electricity, Coolsheet’s panels reclaim the remaining...
Found Energy, a Boston-based startup, is making waves with the largest aluminium–water reactor ever built, aiming to turn scrap aluminium into a zero-carbon industrial fuel. The experiment, led by Peter Godart (CEO of Found Energy), marks the biggest real-world test of aluminium as a fuel source. Image for representational purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Harnessing aluminium’s hidden power In the company’s Boston lab, Godart demonstrated the process by dropping a piece of aluminium into water. “I can just keep this reaction going by adding more water,” he said. “This is room-temperature water, and it’s immediately boiling.” The reaction reportedly produces steam and hydrogen, both crucial for clean energy...
Alcoa Corporation has recently announced two significant developments for its Massena Operations in New York. One is the new 10-year energy pact with New York Power Authority (NYPA), and the other is an investment of USD 60 million, a grant from Empire State Development (ESD) in the facility’s anode baking furnace. It would help to strengthen the aluminium production in the United States through a more sustainable method. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain This pact of 10 years would provide the Massena Operations with almost 240 megawatts of renewable energy. It would be effective from April 1, 2026, comprising a possibility of extending the pact for almost two more additional five years. Alcoa Corporation is a leading...
The world of renewable energy is booming, with global power generation capacity expected to more than double by 2030, as highlighted in the latest medium-term outlook by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This impressive growth is primarily fueled by the rapid rise of solar PV technology, even as we navigate challenges like supply chain issues, grid integration problems, financial obstacles and shifting policy environments. IEA’s report: Renewables 2025 According to Renewables 2025, which is the IEA’s main annual report on the renewable energy sector, it's expected that global renewable power capacity will grow by a whopping 4,600 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. That is same as the total power generation capacity of China, the European Union and Japan combined. The latest report has revised...
Aditya Aluminium, part of Hindalco Industries Limited, has proudly launched Odisha’s very first 200 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility at its Sambalpur plant in Hirakud. This achievement marks a significant step forward in industrial water management, highlighting the company’s dedication to sustainable practices and innovative water conservation efforts. Investment, technology & more The company announced that its state-of-the-art facility, which represents an investment of around INR 20 crore (USD ), utilises cutting-edge Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) technology to recycle and reuse industrial effluents right within the plant fully. The recent developments reflect Odisha’s renewed focus on sustainable industrial growth. During its latest 140th meeting, the State Level...
Africa is blessed with sunshine. In fact, the African Development Bank notes that the continent has “almost unlimited” solar potential, roughly 10,000 gigawatts (10 terawatts) of capacity. This equates to more than 50 times the world’s current power needs. Yet ironies abound. Some 600 million Africans (about 43 per cent of the population) still lack reliable electricity, and roughly 80 per cent of all the people on earth without power live in sub-Saharan Africa. Here lies both a challenge and an opportunity: Africa’s abundant sunshine could be the key to closing its energy gap – and in doing so, transforming industries like aluminium that desperately need clean, affordable power. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://unsdg.un.org/) Also read: Reliance Industries’ mega solar...
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is all set to start solar power generation in the first half of FY 2026 at its Kutch facility hub. This is indeed a great move towards realising India’s clean energy ambitions. The upcoming renewable energy facility in Kutch, Gujarat, spanning over 5,000 acres, is going to be among India’s largest renewable hubs. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain This initiative is the realistic version of Ambani’s much-awaited vision to transform RIL from its petroleum-based legacy to a leader in sustainable energy innovation. For this, he has had pledged an investment of USD 10 billion. The project forms part of the larger Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Jamnagar, designed to be...
The government of Andhra Pradesh has officially approved the establishment of a large-scale industrial park at S. Kota in Vizianagaram district, marking a major shift in the region’s industrial strategy. The mega park will be developed by JSW Industrial Park Limited on 1,166 acres of land that the company had acquired years ago. The land was originally earmarked for a 1.5 million tonne capacity alumina refinery with an investment of INR 40,000 million (USD 481.93 million). But that plan was halted due to bauxite mining permission issues and long-standing farmer concerns. Image source: https://www.jswindustrialparks.in/ Download our exclusive report to access exclusive industry insights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue - Red Mud With Government Order (GO) No. 184, JSW has now...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has made a significant ruling regarding Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), focusing on whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on the Compensation Cess charged on imported coal. The Chhattisgarh High Court has turned down BALCO's appeal, stating that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) for Compensation Cess can't be claimed for the electricity supplied to its employee township. The court made it clear that this kind of supply doesn't count as an activity done "in the course or furtherance of business" according to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. BALCO, located in Korba, Chhattisgarh, stands out as a top producer of aluminium products. The company runs its own power plants and sources coal through imports, which means it incurs a GST...
Ireland is sitting on a hidden trove of resources - the critical raw materials locked inside old appliances. New data from the waste management service firm WEEE Ireland (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland) shows a striking gap between what people recycle and what they truly understand about resource recovery. “We’re urging everyone – if it’s old, broken or obsolete, recycle it,” said Leo Donovan, Chief Executive of WEEE Ireland. A “blind spot” in recycling awareness Eight in 10 Irish adults say they recycle their e-waste. Yet, only half recognise that their old devices contain critical raw materials essential for renewable energy systems. Among younger adults (18-24), awareness rises to 60 per cent. This gap reveals what WEEE Ireland calls a “major blind spot” that could...
