JRC study finds 8 metals for low-carbon energy technologies at risk of shortages; EVs, wind and solar, and lighting the applications of most concern
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
The applications, i.e. technologies, of particular concern as a result are electric vehicles, wind and solar energy, and lighting. The study used a bottom-up approach, compiling an inventory of all metals used in each technology. The risk arises from EU dependency on imports, growing demand worldwide and geopolitical reasons.
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