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Barriers to China's wind power target: waste generation and supply risks analysis
The large-scale development of wind power is a critical pathway for achieving China's carbon neutrality goals. However, its rapid expansion faces multiple challenges, including constraints in material supply and end-of-life (EoL) management. This study develops a top-down dynamic material flow analysis (dMFA) model and systematically assesses the intensity of material demand, the spatial and temporal distribution of EoL wind turbines, and supply risks by integrating multiple energy and technology scenarios. Our study reveals that the primary barriers lie in the heavy reliance on rare earth elements (REEs) and EoL management in the North, Northwest, and East China. By 2050, the cumulative REEs demand would be 155.1–246.8 kt, with dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) facing high risks. Recycling EoL turbines in key regions could mitigate material shortages by contributing 28 %, 22 %, and 18 % of national secondary supply by 2050. This reduces the supply pressure for Dy from 55.6 % to 49.6 %, although a shortfall remains for Tb. To ensure long-term material security, it is imperative to further expand REEs recycling or explore recovery through urban mining.
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