A new report from the USSC examines the feasibility of solar panel manufacturing in Australia. The research was funded by the Australian and Japanese governments, in addition to US corporate and military interests.
The report said that the solar energy supply chain is currently over-concentrated in China and Australia’s efforts to diversify its sources are legitimate.
USSC Research Associate Georgia Edmonstone said while Australia’s concerns about the resilience of its solar supply chain may be justified, policy should focus on Australia’s place in the global supply chain.
USSC Director of Economic Security Hayley Channer said of the administration Solar sun baffle aims to diversify Australia’s energy supply and reduce dependence on China.
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