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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
While extreme heatwaves in Europe and North America are driving demand for clean energy, governments are erecting trade barriers against cost-effective Chinese renewable technologies. Experts warn these protectionist 'de-risking' policies will raise costs and slow the global green transition.
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Protectionist 'de-risking' policies in Europe are creating an artificial 'green premium' on essential Chinese components. Your bill of materials for hardware using Chinese solar cells and batteries is set to rise, putting direct pressure on your margins.
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