Renewables Grid Initiative 32d ago

In the first webinar within our ‘Resilient & Optimised Grids’ Webinar Series, we explored practical insights on the groundbreaking closed-loop aluminium project from RTE, the French transmission system operator. Setting new standards for sustainability and resilience in grid infrastructure, RTE successfully produced 40 kilometres of high-voltage aluminium alloy conductors using recycled aluminium from decommissioned assets. Beyond sustainable outcomes by cutting CO₂ emissions, the initiative is also reducing RTE’s dependence on imported raw materials, aligning perfectly with the EU’s strategic priorities for carbon neutrality and autonomy. As one of the project partners who works on producing and recycling aluminium products, Trimet also brought their experiences working with RTE and insights from the overall aluminium sector. More information and presentations can be found at https://renewables-grid.eu/resources/closed-loop-aluminium/