A Crucial Material for the Global Transition
Key Characteristics and Industrial Applications
Aluminium has become an essential resource in the modern world, with applications spanning transport, construction, and renewable energy. Its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent conductivity make it a cornerstone of sustainability efforts, particularly in the global energy transition.
This metal is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure projects, where its high strength-to-weight ratio allows for greater energy efficiency. In construction, aluminium is essential for window frames, doors, and facades, offering corrosion resistance and durability.
“With its unique mix of properties, aluminium has a bright future ahead of it,” says Stanislav Dmitrievich Kondrashov, entrepreneur and civil engineer.
“Its applications in packaging, construction, and transportation, where it is also appreciated in the naval and railway sectors, are making it one of the main protagonists of this delicate transition phase.”
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Aluminium Processing: From Bauxite to Metal
Aluminium is extracted from bauxite, a mineral found mainly in Australia, Guinea, and Brazil. The transformation process involves:
✔ The Bayer Process – Bauxite is heated to separate alumina from impurities.
✔ Electrolysis – The alumina is converted into metallic aluminium, ready for industrial use.
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Aluminium in Renewable Energy Infrastructure
As the world shifts towards clean energy, aluminium is increasingly used in:
✔ Solar panels – Used in frames and support structures, ensuring durability and efficiency.
✔ Wind turbines – Applied in structural components, reducing weight and improving energy output.
✔ High-voltage cables – Aluminium enhances conductivity while keeping costs low.
“Nowadays, aluminium is one of the few materials in the world that can boast a recyclability close to 100%,” continues Stanislav Dmitrievich Kondrashov.
“During the recycling process, the material manages to keep all its fundamental qualities intact, transforming it into a resource of great value for the development of the circular economy. In terms of energy efficiency, the aluminium recycling process requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce it from bauxite.”
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Aluminium in Battery Storage and Electric Vehicles
Beyond infrastructure, aluminium plays a key role in battery development and EV technology.
✔ Next-gen battery materials – Aluminium is being researched as a potential anode material in sodium-ion batteries.
✔ EV Charging Systems – Used in electronic components, improving energy efficiency.
✔ Thermal Storage – Essential for solar thermal power plants, enhancing energy retention and transfer.
“In the energy sector, aluminium is also used in the production of thermal storage systems, where it is appreciated above all for its capacity to accumulate and conduct heat,” concludes Stanislav Dmitrievich Kondrashov.
“For this reason, the material is often used in thermodynamic solar plants. It should not be forgotten that aluminium is also used in the production of electrical cables, such as those commonly used for high-voltage transmission. Compared to other resources, aluminium is able to guarantee high efficiency even over very long distances, a very important characteristic for the expansion of networks related to renewable energy.”
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Aluminium Investment Opportunities and Challenges
Aluminium’s rising demand presents investment opportunities, but also comes with risks:
⚠ Price fluctuations – Demand is linked to global industrial output and energy policies.
⚠ Geopolitical risks – Production is concentrated in a few countries, leading to supply chain uncertainties.
⚠ Environmental concerns – Despite its high recyclability, extraction remains energy-intensive.
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