Norsk Hydro ASA – Hydro in Sweden accelerates the transition to 100 percent renewable energy
Hydro aims to switch to 100 percent locally produced renewable energy to operate its three aluminum manufacturing facilities in
Hydro in
Hydro aims to switch to 100 percent locally produced renewable energy to operate its three aluminum manufacturing facilities in
Hydro aims to lead the aluminum industry by contributing to a more sustainable future and creating more vibrant local communities. The company intends to switch to 100 percent locally produced power from renewable energy sources for the operation of its three aluminum extrusion plants in
The company will focus on each site with strategic, large-scale investments in solar energy, battery storage, wind power, energy efficiency measures, hydrogen production and in fuel switching to hydrogen. In the first phase of the project,
Leader in sustainable aluminum production
Swedish industry demands greener energy, more stable supply and competitive prices. Hydro Extrusions is active in the south
Hydro sees wind power as one of its options because it can be expanded quickly. The company is working to find a suitable location for its own wind farm, to ensure greener electricity for its Swedish facilities. Hydro is also investigating opportunities with solar cells and improved energy efficiency, for example through heat exchange from already existing processes.
Batteries are also being considered to balance the electricity grid and switch fuel use to hydrogen from renewable energy.
“With this, Hydro will continue to lead the way in sustainable aluminum production and be a positive force locally. We are continuously reducing our emissions and recycling more scrap, but it is not enough. The next step is to bring in more green energy from the local area, says Jonas Bjuhr, CEO of Hydro Extrusion Sweden.
– To counteract the climate crisis and do more with less, you need several different initiatives on a large scale. When you say yes to renewable energy sources, you contribute to enabling a green transition for industry and secure jobs, says Bjuhr.
More recycling and low-carbon aluminium
Aluminum is strong, light and durable. The third most common element in the earth’s crust, aluminum is used in virtually every industry and is found in everything from cell phones to cars. It can be recycled ad infinitum without losing its properties.
Sustainability-minded customers demand aluminum products that are manufactured with renewable energy and recycled metal. This is one of the areas of expertise within Hydro Extrusions, offering aluminum profiles manufactured with one of the world’s lowest carbon footprints. This is due to significant investments made by the company in scrap recycling, for example in Sjunnen, and to a large part of the aluminum produced by Hydro in
With each passing year, Hydro has reduced greenhouse gas emissions from its production and at the same time increased its recycling capacity. “Aluminium production is an energy-intensive process, aluminum recycling is less so. What we need to do is to streamline the processes and use more renewable energy at the local level. Without the latter, a zero level of CO2 emissions cannot be reached, says Bjuhr. Having said that, the issue of sustainability is also about increasing the competitiveness of local companies and creating new opportunities for them, such as our investments in recycling in Sjunnen.
Hydro Extrusions manufactures and markets extruded aluminum profiles and offers services such as surface treatment and processing. The company employs approximately 1,000 people
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