Table 4 Extra material demand required to achieve the US 2050 clean energy goals
From: Understanding supply chain constraints for the US clean energy transition
Materials | Projected availability (t) | Total consumption (t) | Consumption ratio (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Neodymium | 11,238.3 | 18,962.4 | 168.7 |
Nickel | 1,276,099.8 | 2,613,093.9 | 204.8 |
Silicon | 2,846,206.5 | 3,786,066.4 | 133.0 |
Tellurium | 867.4 | 3654.7 | 421.3 |
