Material basis of energy transitions

This lecture explores the transition to a low carbon energy system, focusing on the material intensity of energy supply technologies, the depletion of resources and reserves, and the criticality of various metals like copper. It discusses the impact of battery electricity storage, scenarios of lithium supply, and the importance of copper in different applications. The lecture also delves into the global flows of metals, the dependency of copper demand on GDP, and the EU list of critical raw materials, emphasizing the implications for the energy transition.