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rswail
on June 25, 2020
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New technology for aluminum production promises ze...
It changes the production process from producing Al+CO2 to Al+O2. That's a good thing for emissions reduction.
The power source for aluminium smelting is a separate question and can be replaced with renewables.
Taniwha
on June 25, 2020
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sadly not just any renewables - if the power goes off the Al in the pot lines hardens and ruins the hardware ... so solar and wind alone are out - geothermal and hydro (or those mixed with solar/wind) are OK
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The power source for aluminium smelting is a separate question and can be replaced with renewables.