Galvanising accounts for around 60% of zinc demand. However, zinc is also employed in various applications such as die-casting alloys, brass semis and casting, oxides and chemicals, semi-manufactured goods, and other industrial uses.
Zinc finds application in sectors like construction,
transportation/automobiles, consumer durables, and diverse industrial
applications.
Zinc demand is expected
to experience growth in tandem with the energy transition, primarily driven by
Wind and Solar projects, with a potential upside in new generation battery
technology.
Zinc demand is expected
to experience growth in tandem with the energy transition, primarily driven by wind
and solar projects, with a potential upside in new generation battery
technology.
Renewed Lease on Life
In the realm of wind
energy, zinc provides corrosion protection, especially in offshore environments
where it withstands harsh marine conditions, ensuring the structures meet their
design lifetimes. Additionally, ground-based solar installations rely on zinc
coatings to safeguard solar panels, and galvanised steel support structures,
treated with zinc, offer durability in similar challenging conditions.