Featured in Harvest Potential – 10-2023

Rocky road for critical minerals

Energy security has remained a burning issue in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While some analysts fear that plans to scale back coal-fired and nuclear generation capacity will weaken the European economy, others believe that the energy transition is a chance to redesign energy rules, technology, and values.

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pv magazine

11 Oct 2023

Hyundai has started producing its Ioniq EVs at this plant in Indonesia. It also has plans to manufacture batteries in the country. | Photo: Hyundai

The European Union is confronting a new energy future head-on. With eyes on its energy sources, the impact of mining, and a rapid energy transition, the European Commission is now starting to draft its vision of a continent that is prosperous, climate-friendly, and – in the hopes of some advocates – respectful of human rights.As …

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