中国电解铝平均能耗全球最低

Core Insights - In 2024, China's green electricity aluminum production capacity and recycled aluminum output are expected to exceed 10 million tons, with green electricity aluminum capacity accounting for 25.2% of the total, and the average energy consumption for electrolytic aluminum being the lowest globally [1][3][5] Group 1: Industry Development - The first Green Electricity Aluminum Forum was held in Datong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province, focusing on the green and low-carbon development of China's aluminum industry [3][5] - Aluminum is the second most used metal after steel, with applications in construction, machinery, transportation, power electronics, and packaging, having an industry correlation rate exceeding 90% [3][5] Group 2: Consumption and Export - China's total aluminum consumption has surpassed 50 million tons, with a per capita consumption of 35.6 kg, exceeding that of developed countries like the United States and Japan [3][5] - As the largest exporter of aluminum materials and products, China is projected to export 9.55 million tons of aluminum products in 2024, reaching over 200 countries and regions worldwide [3][5] Group 3: Environmental Initiatives - The development of green electricity aluminum is seen as a crucial support for achieving China's dual carbon goals, aligning with global consensus on green and low-carbon development [5] - A new "China Aluminum Industry High-Quality LCA Carbon Footprint Database 1.0" was launched, integrating over 1,800 core datasets from the aluminum industry, significantly larger than international counterparts, and reflecting the latest production processes and energy structures in China [5]