/iser/ en /iser/news/list/2020/08/04/commercialising-alumina-refining-using-solar-heat An Australian research team led by Professor Gus Nathan, Director of the Centre for Energy Technology, at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have demonstrated for the first time, a novel solar reactor for calcining alumina, a process which typically takes place at around 950C. August 04 2020 Jennifer Thomas /iser/news/list/2020/08/04/commercialising-alumina-refining-using-solar-heat /iser/news/list/2018/02/13/solar-thermal-energy-for-lowering-emissions-in-alumina-production Our researchers have found that introducing concentrating solar thermal (CST) technologies to the Bayer alumina process could enable a 29-45% solar share.  This would displace the need for natural gas and decrease operating fuel costs. February 13 2018 Louise Beazley /iser/news/list/2018/02/13/solar-thermal-energy-for-lowering-emissions-in-alumina-production