Why a Chinese renewables giant is pondering a majority localisation in Europe
Chinese renewable energy firm Envision is pursuing a localization strategy in Europe to bypass restrictions on Chinese-made power inverters. Despite EU concerns over cybersecurity and supply chain dependency, European utility companies remain reliant on Chinese technology for their green energy transition.
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This reflects the broader geopolitical struggle between Europe's green energy goals and its desire to reduce economic dependency on China.
Europe has prohibited Chinese renewable power inverters from being used in EU-funded projects, citing cybersecurity and dependency risks
The report balances the European Commission's security concerns with the practical operational challenges faced by utility companies.
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