Abstract
Incoming Chinese competition is an ominous sign for one of Europe’s last clean technology hopes—wind turbine manufacturing.
China has already eradicated Europe’s solar industry. It also dominates the supply chains of many components and raw materials crucial for wind turbines.
At this rate, the decarbonisation of the EU’s power generation sector could become yet more dependent on Chinese renewable technology.
Europe can still save its wind industry. But policymakers will have to take more decisive action to ensure fair competition in Europe for domestic and foreign firms alike.
They also need to ensure predictable, long-term demand and work with like-minded partners to build resilient supply chains that can weather future shocks.
China has already eradicated Europe’s solar industry. It also dominates the supply chains of many components and raw materials crucial for wind turbines.
At this rate, the decarbonisation of the EU’s power generation sector could become yet more dependent on Chinese renewable technology.
Europe can still save its wind industry. But policymakers will have to take more decisive action to ensure fair competition in Europe for domestic and foreign firms alike.
They also need to ensure predictable, long-term demand and work with like-minded partners to build resilient supply chains that can weather future shocks.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Udgiver | European Council on Foreign Relations |
| Antal sider | 24 |
| Status | Udgivet - 1 jul. 2025 |
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