Aluminium fuel for winter heating and light. Workshop held at IceTec/Tæknisetur, Árleyni 8, 112 Reykjavík, 15 January 2026, 13:00–16:00

The REVEAL project explores the use of aluminium as an energy carrier, with a particular focus on how Icelandic renewable energy can be harnessed for space heating in Europe. Supported by the European Union, the project investigates aluminium’s potential as a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution for sustainable energy transport and use.

A public presentation of the project will be held on 15 January 2026, where the latest technological developments, market outlook, and environmental impacts of aluminium-based energy systems will be presented. The programme will begin promptly at 13:00

Program:

13:00–13:15 — Reveal Introduction

13:15–13:35 — Revolutionary Energy Storage Cycle with Carbon-Free Aluminium

Michel Haller, OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

13:35–13:55 — Carbon free aluminium production developed in Iceland, -Global Developments and Icelandic Opportunities    

Jon Hjaltalín Magnússon & Guðmundur Gunnarsson, Arctus & IceTec (Iceland)

13:55–14:05 — Coffee break

14:05–14:25 — Market Outlook for Stored Renewable Energy in Europe

Yvonne Bäuerle, OST (Switzerland)

14:25–14:45 — Life Cycle Assessment of Aluminium Production & Storage Cycles Based on Icelandic Renewable Energy

Eline Willems, PRé Sustainability (Netherlands)

14:45 -16:00   Refreshments will be served, with opportunities to network and engage in discussions with speakers and other participants

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About REVEAL

REVEAL is a collaborative project involving nine partners across seven European countries, working together to develop a sustainable, safe, and cost-effective aluminium-based energy storage system for seasonal energy use. The concept is based on:

• Renewable, carbon-free aluminium production using inert anodes

• Granulation of aluminium into a fast-reacting, non-explosive fuel

• Low-temperature aluminium–water reactions that produce hydrogen and heat for decentralised residential energy and heating systems

• Complete material recycling, where aluminium hydroxide is converted back into electrolysis-grade alumina

A 4 kW prototype, designed for a typical household, has already been built and successfully tested.

Speakers

Michel Haller – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST)

Head of Research at SPF Institute for Solar Technology at Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zürich and a PhD from TU Graz. His areas of expertise include renewable metal-based energy carriers, thermal storage stratification, and integrated solar and heat pump systems.

Yvonne Isabell Bäuerle – OST

Expert in energy systems with specialization in seasonal energy storage and renewable metal-based energy carriers. Has participated in numerous European and national projects, including REVEAL, ReWAX, and SWEET DeCarbCH. Holds an M.Sc. in Energy Management and a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering.

Eline Willems – PRé Sustainability

Eline Willems works at PRé Sustainability as an LCA expert, applying life cycle assessment across a wide range of sectors. Her experience with diverse projects and her knowledge of different methodologies make her an all-round practitioner with strong insight into the applicability of LCA within each sector.

Jon H. Magnússon – Arctus Aluminium

CEO and founder of Arctus Aluminium. Entrepreneur in carbon-free aluminium production using vertical inert anodes, which has been demonstrated in practice both at IceTec/Taeknisetur and at TRIMET in Germany. Appointed Honorary Professor (2003) at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology for his contributions to the aluminium industry. Former Olympic handball athlete (Munich 1972).

Guðmundur Gunnarsson – IceTec/Tæknisetur

Head of Chemical Processes at IceTec. In recent years, has primarily worked on projects related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon-free production of aluminium and magnesium, as well as the production of sustainable fuels. Holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Lund University in Sweden.