Research Paper

Energy Strategy Insights - Considering the Security Risks Associated with Renewable Energy

Author	Yoshikazu Kobayashi
Summary	In the wake of the prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis, concerns over dependence on energy imports from overseas have once again come to the fore. Against this backdrop, expectations for the expansion of ...
Outline	In the wake of the prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis, renewables are increasingly expected to play a role not only in decarbonization but also in enhancing energy security by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. At the same time, renewables entail new economic security risks, including cyberattacks, critical mineral supply disruptions, and excessive market concentration among specific countries and companies. The key is not to reject renewable energy deployment because of these risks, but to weigh its security benefits against the associated risks and implement targeted measures tailored to each risk's nature.
Keyword	insights, Renewable energy, Economic security, Energy security, Cyber security, Critical minerals
Media	ＨＰ (9/8/2026)
URL	https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/en/energy_strategy_insights.html
Report PDF	https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/data/13513.pdf