“Why the copper industry profits as well”
MDR
The copper industry is profiting from the Energiewende and the rise of renewables, reports German broadcaster MDR. The metal is an ideal electric conductor and used heavily in wind turbines. “Whether it’s solar cells, electric cars or power lines, nothing goes without copper. That gives the sector a boost,” writes MDR.
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