CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
From Handshakes to Shovels in the Ground: How the EU Can Reset Its Minerals Diplomacy
- •The EU is prioritizing securing critical raw materials for renewable energy and electric vehicle supply chains to avoid new import dependencies, similar to past fossil fuel vulnerabilities.
- •The strategy involves enhanced 'minerals diplomacy' coupled with significant financial investment to ensure stable material access.
- •This initiative directly impacts the long-term supply chain stability and cost of materials for developers of solar, wind, and storage projects, as well as large power consumers transitioning to EVs.
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