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Aluminium is becoming more relevant in electrical and energy engineering.

Aluminium is becoming more relevant in electrical and energy engineering. It constitutes a reliable, lighter, and less expensive alternative to copper for cables and wires for all electrical applications. It is also considered a strategic material for green and clean energy production from solar and wind.

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