As grids become "smart" and decentralized (solar panels on every roof, EV chargers everywhere), the surface area for cyberattacks grows exponentially. A hack on the software controlling the grid is now as dangerous as a physical blockade. 5. Geopolitical Weaponization Energy is no longer a commodity; it’s a diplomatic tool.
Never rely on one source or one route. Use LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminals, cross-border electricity interconnectors, and global trade. As grids become "smart" and decentralized (solar panels
China currently controls the refining of ~80% of the world’s battery minerals. We are essentially trading a dependency on the Middle East/Russia for a dependency on East Asia. 2. The "Trilemma" Conflict Security of supply is one-third of the Energy Trilemma : Security: Reliability of the grid and physical supply. Equity: Affordability for the end consumer. Sustainability: Meeting decarbonization goals. Geopolitical Weaponization Energy is no longer a commodity;
This is a complex challenge. To build a truly "deep" piece on energy security ( sécurité d'approvisionnement ) and dependence, we need to move beyond simple "oil and gas" talk and look at the structural shifts happening right now. China currently controls the refining of ~80% of
Moving from a fuel-intensive system (oil/gas) to a material-intensive system (lithium, cobalt, copper, rare earths).
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