Author: Michal Meidan

Chinese solar panels, batteries, and EVs have made the energy transition faster and more affordable, yet dependence on Chinese clean-tech has become one of the most contested issues in climate and security policy.

This paper unpacks four types of dependency risk and proposes a “buy, build and protect” framework for governments on both sides of the divide.

This publication is part of the Clean Energy Perspectives on Security and Resilience project supporting the co-creation of technical knowledge on clean energy systems and energy security through building a community of practice bringing together leading experts from across the Global North and Global South. The project is conducted by Climate Strategies in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.