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High heat tests trade barriers

Published

30 July 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Clean Energy

Geography

Europe

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Read at global.chinadaily.com.cn

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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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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