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Solar Energy: Various Functions of Aluminum Enhance This Promising Sector

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 10/05/2022 at 22:24

Updated on 10/05/2022 at 22:26

Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

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Mechanisms Such as the Use of Aluminum for Solar Energy Generation Contribute to the Reduction of Environmental Impacts

The solar energy sector has been exponentially gaining new admirers, as solar energy is a clean and renewable source. Being a profitable and sustainable source, some industries in the energy sector, such as metallurgy, have greatly supported the development of the solar energy sector, as the solar energy field now includes various uses of aluminum, making it possible to offer strategic advantages in this sector.
According to the publication from May 8 by Portal Energia, today, Brazil ranks 4th among the most developed countries by 2021 in photovoltaic electricity, with an additional 5.7 GW (Gigawatt) last year, 2021, according to data from ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy), based on data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) and data from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency).

According to ABSOLAR, currently Brazil has 15 GW of solar energy, approximately R$ 78.5 billion in investments, and over 450,000 jobs created since 2012. These numbers helped to prevent the emission of around 20.8 million tons of CO2 in electricity generation.

Functions of Aluminum in Solar Energy Generation

The solar energy segment includes two main types: centralized, consisting of large power plants and/or solar parks, and distributed, relating to residential systems and small to medium enterprises with solar panels on their rooftops. In these installations, aluminum is present in the construction of profiles used in solar energy panels, in the form of frames or tubular profiles.

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Sustainable Consequences of Using Aluminum Applications in the Sector

Investing in renewable sources, such as solar energy, is a growing trend for ecologically correct, sustainable, and environment-protecting programs. Besides sunlight used in solar energy, there are other naturally available sources, such as the wind energy.
In this context, aluminum joins these alternatives, particularly when produced domestically using large amounts of clean energy from hydroelectric plants. Also, aluminum has a high degree of recyclability, benefiting the sustainable characteristics of industries.

The major issue is that the solar sector has secured a promising position in Brazil, as does the aluminum sector, which has attracted investments. The country has been investing in the deep utilization of solar technologies and has access to nearly all renewable sources.
Thus, it is necessary to continue investing in the implementation of aluminum use in photovoltaic electricity production to ensure sustainable benefits and reduce energy consumption. Moreover, it is clear that aluminum can be an excellent component for the solar source sector, given its accessible value compared to other metals and its recyclability, which can lead to increased savings and strong growth in both sectors.

Solar Energy: Various Functions of Aluminum Enhance This Promising Sector

Mechanisms Such as the Use of Aluminum for Solar Energy Generation Contribute to the Reduction of Environmental Impacts

Functions of Aluminum in Solar Energy Generation

Sustainable Consequences of Using Aluminum Applications in the Sector

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Solar Energy: Various Functions of Aluminum Enhance This Promising Sector

Mechanisms Such as the Use of Aluminum for Solar Energy Generation Contribute to the Reduction of Environmental Impacts

Functions of Aluminum in Solar Energy Generation

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