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Assoc Prof Simon Michaux - The quantity of metals required to manufacture just one generation of...

Sustainable Minerals Institute UQ · lecture · Watch on YouTube

Renewables, batteries & storageGeology & earth science

What it is

Associate Professor Simon Michaux presents estimates of the metals needed to build one generation of renewable technology to replace fossil fuels. He argues current production and reserves fall far short, with copper a key shortfall.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited in energy transition threads for ballpark numbers on mineral demand, though some commenters criticize its assumptions.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “Long video, but informative.”

    Long but informative video on mineral limits for renewables.

    SinParadise, 2023-09 · Recommendation · in “Our climate change debates are out of date”

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Topics: copper, lithium, energy transition, mining, renewables

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