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The role of critical materials for the energy transition

Challenges and opportunities

This report summarizes current concerns from experts on increasing risks in the international supply of critical materials for the energy transition, discusses potential implications, challenges and opportunities and makes recommendations for Switzerland.

The role of critical materials for the energy transition
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Standard identifier: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12168441

Source: Noailly et al. (2024) The role of critical materials for the energy transition. Challenges and opportunities. Swiss Academies Reports 19 (3)

Categories

  • Renewable energies

Contact

Dr. Urs Neu
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Energy-Commission of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences (Energy-Commission)
House of Academies
Laupenstrasse 7
3008 Bern
Switzerland


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