The solar energy boom in the U.S. is driving a rapid rise in energy storage batteries and forcing grids to become more flexible, leading to wide-scale energy systems transformation.
The US is looking for ways to compete with China s dominance in the rare earth element market which is crucial for clean energy, and coal mines could play a major role.
China s rapid expansion in nuclear energy production raises concerns about geopolitical competition, the safety of floating reactors, and potential militarization.