The US aluminium industry’s dependence on Canada extends far beyond primary aluminium imports. While Canada supplies around 75 per cent of US imported primary aluminium, covering roughly 60 per cent of the country’s annual aluminium usage, it is also a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and...
Voya Energy has unveiled an aluminium-based power system that converts low-grade aluminium scrap into electricity through a low-temperature electrochemical process, offering a potential new route for aluminium recycling, energy storage and off-grid power generation. The Hayward, California-based...
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China now possesses the world's largest nuclear power development programme, including units in operation, plants under construction, and approvals issued for new plants, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2026 released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA)....
The 5th Global Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2026, hosted online by JA Solar, brought together over 20+ senior representatives from leading international organisations and industry players to share insights on the accelerating energy transition. The summit featured keynote speeches and panel...
ABB has been selected to deliver control and electrical systems for the Illvatn pumped storage hydropower plant being developed by Norsk Hydro in western Norway, supporting the company’s aluminium production. The contract, booked in the fourth quarter of 2025, covers a range of systems including...
As the push grows to find safer and more affordable options beyond lithium-ion batteries, aluminium is gaining attention as a possible alternative. Aluminium is being studied for batteries because it is cheap, widely available, and can store more energy than lithium. Each aluminium atom releases...
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint accusing Adani Group and others of rigging a major solar tender, saying there was no evidence to support the claims. The case was linked to a 2019 tender issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India for setting up 7 GW of solar capacity along...
CleanPeak Energy has taken full ownership of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, adding a mix of smaller-scale solar and battery projects to its portfolio across multiple Australian states. SEI mainly focuses on projects under 5 MW, but together they add up. The deal brings in about 71 MWac of solar...
Siemens is working with DrinkPAK to automate a new can manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the drinks company looks to scale up production and improve efficiency. DrinkPAK already runs large contract manufacturing sites in Santa Clarita and Fort Worth, handling batching, filling and...
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed its Project Nightingale concept, marking the brand’s first fully electric convertible developed through its coachbuild division. Production will be limited to 100 units, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The name “Nightingale” ties back to "Le...
South32 is suing Siemens over a turbine failure at its Worsley alumina operation in Western Australia, claiming a software flaw led to the generator being destroyed. The case goes back to an incident in October 2015, when a steam turbine generator at the site overheated during operation. According...
Norsk Hydro has managed to cut emissions by roughly 30-35 per cent on one of its main European shipping routes, using upgrades on two cargo vessels, Trans Sol and Trans Hav, operated by Sea-Cargo. The ships are used to move low-carbon aluminium from Norway into European markets, so this is...
Leonardo Durans, a top official at the country’s industry ministry, mentioned during a press conference with international media that while Brazil is still welcoming foreign investment, its approach has changed. There’s now a clear expectation that all partners will focus on developing local...
A team of researchers in Bengaluru is trying to fix a problem that has held aluminium batteries back for years, they don’t last very long. The work was led by Kavita Pandey from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, along with collaborators from Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence. Aluminium...
India’s power equipment sector is moving into a multi-year growth phase, driven largely by the country’s expanding renewable energy pipeline and rising investments in transmission infrastructure, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase. The report points out that manufacturers of high-voltage (HV)...
Global demand for rare earth magnets is poised for strong growth, driven by rapid electrification and clean energy expansion. According to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), “Rare Earth Elements: Pathways to Secure and Diversified Supply Chains,” having doubled since 2015,...
Image credits: Waaree Energies Ltd Waaree Energies has started operations at a 3,000 MW per year solar module facility in Gujarat, marking the addition of capacity to its portfolio. The plant, located in Samakhiali in Kutch, has been set up through its subsidiary Sangam Solar One Private Limited....
India’s aluminium extrusion sector is seeing a steep slowdown, with production levels falling sharply due to ongoing disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India said monthly output has nearly halved, dropping from around 100,000...
The South Korean government is planning to make solar panels mandatory on the rooftops of new factories, part of a wider push to speed up its renewable energy transition and reduce reliance on external fuel sources. The proposal, presented by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, comes...
