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Copper Shortfall Threatens Green Energy Transition, Warns Report

Copper mining may be unable to keep pace with soaring demand for the metal that anchors the transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, warns a report...

May 21, 2024

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Arshreet Singh

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Electric Vehicles

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Renewable Energy
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Disordered Multi-Metals in Electrolyte Can Boost Battery Performance

Solid-state batteries with a disordered arrangement of metals in electrolytes enhance the performance of the battery by increasing the flow of ions which create an...

February 28, 2023

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Gourav Mishra

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Energy Storage

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Technology
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Metals Used in Energy Transition Presents $10 Trillion Investment Opportunity

The market value for crucial metals needed in energy transition technology will likely triple by 2050 to present a $10 trillion opportunity, BNEF’s first Transition...

January 20, 2023

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Sumit Jha

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Renewable Energy
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Reusing Discarded Materials Could Spawn a Circular Economy in Energy Storage Sector

Experts at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have outlined key measures to limit and reuse the materials used in...

June 30, 2022

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Gourav Mishra

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Energy Storage

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Market & Policy
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EV Battery Supply Chains Stressed as Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel Prices Soar: IEA

Lithium rates have surged by over seven times since May last year, creating challenges for the global electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. The International...

May 31, 2022

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Gourav Mishra

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Electric Vehicles

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Grid
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Steel Prices in China Easing on Weaker Demand After Steep Hike in September

Steel prices in China are returning to normal after a steep spike in September, which saw prices reach a high of almost CNY 6,000 (~$939)/ton, according to a report by...

October 30, 2021

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Rakesh Ranjan

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Other Energy
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Solar and EV Sectors to Prop Up Silver Demand as Prices Roll Off Eight-Year High Hit in February

The solar photovoltaic and electric vehicle sectors have been a steady source of silver demand over the past decade. The demand is expected to continue in the coming...

March 17, 2021

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Nithin Thomas

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Mercom Research Focus

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