From www.aumanufacturing.com.au: Aluminium smelting in Australia accounts for 10% of the country’s electricity consumption and approximately 4.6% of its total emissions, prompting the federal government to propose a new policy that offers financial incentives for producing aluminium using renewable energy.

This initiative, expected to run from 2028 to 2036, aims to significantly reduce emissions and increase reliance on renewable energy sources, supporting the growing global demand for low-carbon products.

While aluminium companies are already exploring green energy options, the success of this transition will depend on expanding renewable energy capacity and ensuring stable, affordable electricity for smelting operations.