SaltX project in Luleå takes a new direction towards the steel industry's green transition
At the beginning of 2021, the energy storage company SaltX Technology began a collaboration with LuleKraft, Luleå Energi, and the metal research institute Swerim, to reduce CO2 emissions for the industrial sector in the region. A pre-study has been carried out, that clearly shows that SaltX energy storage can increase energy efficiency and lower climate impact for the steel industry.The industry and energy actors in the region have decided to further investigate future energy demand and supply needs. As a consequence of this new direction, the planned pilot plant will be postponed. Instead,