
The Big Switch: Are Batteries the New Oil?
Catalyst with Shayle Kann
Geopolitical Strategies in Battery Supply Chains
The chapter examines how countries are leveraging trade restrictions in battery supply chains for geopolitical purposes and local industrial growth. It emphasizes the need for collaboration with major battery players like China to facilitate a successful energy transition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Discussions include the comparisons between the battery economy and fossil fuel economy, highlighting the critical importance of diversifying supply chains and securing critical mineral supplies for cleaner energy transitions.
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