Metals in the Twin Transition - Regional Emissions in EU metal-technology pathways
report
The EU's twin transition, coupled with the Critical Raw Materials Act, will drive a sharp increase
in metal use and industrial activities related to these sectors. Five value chains (electric
vehicles, electricity networks, solar photovoltaics, wind power and electronics) will be
responsible for over 90% of the increase in metal demand in Europe by 2030. The growing
demand for metals may increase associated environmental impacts, including potentially
harmful metal water emissions. The understanding and regulation of industrial water
emissions is a critical priority in the EU due to their potential widespread environmental and
public health impacts.
in metal use and industrial activities related to these sectors. Five value chains (electric
vehicles, electricity networks, solar photovoltaics, wind power and electronics) will be
responsible for over 90% of the increase in metal demand in Europe by 2030. The growing
demand for metals may increase associated environmental impacts, including potentially
harmful metal water emissions. The understanding and regulation of industrial water
emissions is a critical priority in the EU due to their potential widespread environmental and
public health impacts.
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TNO Identifier
1002863
Publisher
TNO
Collation
53 p.
Place of publication
Utrecht