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Turbine manufacturers are predominantly Danish (Vestas), German, (Siemens), USA (GE) and Spain (Iberdrola.) I don't have much of a problem with being dependent
by ocschwar 4y ago
Turbine manufacturers are predominantly Danish (Vestas), German, (Siemens), USA (GE) and Spain (Iberdrola.) I don't have much of a problem with being dependent on energy cooperation from countries that happen to be my military allies.
Moreover, turbine part transportation is such a logistical challenge that manufacturers are always trying to set up assembly facilities near their customers. All four of those companies are shopping for factory space in the American Midwest for that reason.
Batteries and solar panels are impossible to really monopolize. Yes, Lithium comes from a constrained list of places, but for grid-linked power storage you don't need lithium. Space and weight are not as big a concern for stationary installed facilities, so you have lots of other options.
- jhoechtl 4y agoRenewable energy requires IC controllers and electronics all coming from China. Parts are assembled where you mentioned which crucial parts sourced.
- ocschwar 4y agoRight now the controllers come from China. There are fabs in Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and many other countries ready to step in if need be.