Enough Metals? Resource Constraints to Supply a Fully Renewable Energy System
The transition from a fossil fuel base to a renewable energy system relies on materials and, in particular, metals to manufacture and maintain energy conversion technologies. Supply constraints shift from fossil fuels to mineral resources. We assess the availability of metal reserves and resources t...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Resources |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/8/1/29 |