While critical minerals are driving the clean energy transition, they bring new vulnerabilities with regard to energy security. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Lithium used in Lion batteries, rare earth used in electronics, Gallium used in semi conductors are some critical minerals for renewable energy generation.
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Main Body
⊢COOGW renewable energy capacity
⊢Overcome storage limitations
⊢Overcome duck curve issue
⊢Demand supply mismatch
⊢With lifetime use in electronics.
Vulnerabilities in energy security:
⊢ 40% e-waste handled by informal sector
Solution: strengthening mineral security partnership, contain R&D and ore exploration will help achieve SDG-7[clean]
Conclusion
Strengthening mineral security partnership, contain R&D and ore exploration will help achieve SDG-7 [clean energy]
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Diagram
Flow chart showing 'significance of critical minerals' with branches to renewable targets, COOGW capacity, storage, duck curve, and demand-supply issues
- Identifies key critical minerals with specific uses
- Mentions renewable energy targets
- Discusses technical challenges like duck curve and storage
- Addresses geopolitical vulnerability (China dominance)
Bipul Gupta
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Critical minerals and energy security
Clean energy transition and vulnerabilities
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