Energy revolution: TRIMET starts trial operation of its “virtual battery”

TRIMET Aluminium SE has begun the trial operation of its “virtual battery”. Initial research work began six years ago. Now the energy supply for aluminium production at the Essen plant can be controlled flexibly for the first time. This will create a huge power storage facility that will make it easier to integrate discontinuously generated electricity from renewable energy sources into the power grid. A total of around 36 million euros was invested in the conversion. “We have reinvented the electrolysis process for the production of aluminium. For the first time, we will be able to vary the energy supply…