The Consequences of Solar Power
This soliloquy examines the consequences that China's massive demand for solar power has had on the tin industry and asks whether it is a sustainable path forward.
Feb. 16, 2023 2:10PM
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A field of solar panels against a cloudy sky.
What hath we wrought in our quest for renewable energy? China's demand for solar power will require thousands of tons of tin, Enough to drain the output of one of the only sources of new supply. What dire consequences will this have on the industry? Is this a sustainable path forward, or a fleeting hope?