India Says China Dominance Is a Risk to Clean Energy Transition
- Proposes international tech transfer, grants for battery cells
- Country buys 75% of lithium-ion batteries from its neighbour
Workers install solar panels in Khavda, Gujarat, India.
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India’s government flagged China’s dominance in clean energy gear as a potential risk to its low-carbon transition, advocating a more diverse global supply chain and targeted incentives.
The annual Economic Survey, released Friday, put a spotlight on China’s control over renewable supply chains — from components to machinery — for solar, wind and batteries. It stressed India’s reliance on its northern neighbor for procuring most of these materials.