Sweden's dependence on foreign metals for green energy
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Sweden is investing heavily in solar and wind power to rapidly increase the country's electricity production. This transition is an important part of the work to reach climate goals, but the technology behind renewable energy requires large quantities of specific raw materials.
A major challenge is that the production of wind turbines and solar cells is deeply dependent on critical metals. Today, a large portion of these metals is controlled by China, which creates a vulnerable situation for Swedish energy companies and for Sweden's future electricity supply.
Experts are now pointing out that Sweden needs to find new ways to break this dependence. This involves both securing access to materials through international collaborations and exploring the possibilities for increased extraction of metals within the country's own borders.
Reducing dependence on foreign actors is a priority issue to guarantee a stable and secure energy transition. The future of Swedish wind and solar power therefore depends not only on technical development, but also on a secure supply of the raw materials required to build the new infrastructure.
Sources: Ny Teknik
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