How China is decarbonizing the electricity supply for aluminium

Apr 21, 2022

Decarbonizing the power supply for primary aluminium production will help China meet its 2060 carbon neutrality goals. Image: Unsplash / @rozetsky

Jorgen Sandstrom

Head of Energy, Materials, Infrastructure Programme, Industrial Transformation, World Economic Forum

Wen Zhang

Carbon Neutrality Lead, Materials Sector, World Economic Forum Beijing

Marc Huang

Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager, Accenture Greater China

Shelia Peng

Strategy & Consulting Analyst, Accenture

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Four ways Chinese aluminium producers can - and are - decarbonizing their electricity supply. Image: Accenture

Over time, captive power sources are expected to give way to grid power in China. Image: Accenture in-house modelling

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Renewable energy is expected to become the main energy source for primary aluminium production by 2045. Image: Accenture in-house modelling

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