Europe has relied on cheap Russian energy for decades and Russia has been happy to provide low-cost oil and gas. Now with the war, the EU has finally realized how risky it is to rely on one country for energy. Even if the lessons are learned, there is nothing that can be done. Solar energy is the top priority in the world's new energy policy, but 80% of the solar energy supply chain comes from China. Even if the EU countries cut off dependence on Russian natural gas and oil, they will only end up relying on another dictatorship. ...  more
Abandoning Russia, European Renewable Energy May Need to Rely on China |
published: 2022-10-19 9:30 |