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•    Title:  The Australasian Energy Crisis – A Bleak Future, or an Opportunity for Innovation at Aluminum Smelters

•    Author:  Alton T. Tabereaux, David S. Wong

•    Author Company:  University of Auckland

•    Volume:  Vol. 78, No. 2

•    Year:  2020

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•    Description:  The primary aluminum smelting industry in Australasia is facing challenges due to high electricity costs and availability. This is compounded by a rapidly transforming electrical grid, which is becoming increasingly variable as renewable energy sources dominate and coal-fired baseload generation is phased out. This article discusses these challenges and notes that, in order to ensure the long-term viability of the industry, aluminum smelters will need to have a fundamental shift in how they operate, such as becoming a demand-side response provider for electrical companies. 

 

•    Companies Mentioned:  Alcoa of Australia, Rio Tinto, Tomago, CSR, Hydro Aluminium, New Zealand's Aluminium Smelters (NZAS), Sumitomo Chemical Company, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR), Tesla, Neoen, TRIMET Aluminium, Energia Potior, University of Auckland, Yunca Holdings

Product Code: THEU66T613