"Europe is heavily dependent on Chinese green technology, with China supplying 98% of the continent's solar panels; 88% of imports of lithium-ion batteries, and 61% of imports of inverters. This dependency raises serious economic and national security concerns."
"The report claimed it was very likely that China used green tech to conduct surveillance, such as using offshore energy infrastructure to track submarine movements or use audio and video captured by EVs."
"Potential threats included China using kill switches to remotely disable solar panels, EVs or power grids. However, such an attack was deemed very unlikely unless China was at war or near conflict."
"The national security risks of dependency on China for low-carbon technology are not the same as dependency on fossil fuel imports but they are serious, and it is striking how poorly recognized the risks and their impact appear to be."
Europe's dependence on Chinese green technology is significant, with China supplying 98% of solar panels and 88% of lithium-ion batteries. Experts warn that this reliance could lead to economic and geopolitical issues. Potential threats include the possibility of China disabling critical infrastructure, although such actions are deemed unlikely unless conflict arises. The report emphasizes that the risks associated with low-carbon technology dependency differ from those linked to fossil fuels, yet they remain serious and underappreciated.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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