The Copper Crunch: How a Metal Shortfall Could Derail the Energy Transition
A new analysis warns that a growing gap between global copper supply and demand poses a significant threat to economic development and the future of energy systems. Published in *Energy Research & Social Science*, the research by Adam C. Simon and colleagues examines the critical role of copper in electrification and renewable energy infrastructure. The study suggests that without strategic interventions, this supply-demand imbalance could constrain the pace of the energy transition and have cascading effects on national economies.
Why it might matter to you:
Your experience in state-level energy procurement provides a practical lens for this strategic resource challenge. The findings highlight a material bottleneck that could directly impact the feasibility and cost of implementing clean energy and IT infrastructure projects. Understanding this systemic risk is crucial for long-term planning and policy development aimed at securing resilient supply chains for a sustainable economy.
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