🔎 The next battlefield might not be a border—it could be a power grid. Cleantech is Europe’s first line of defence.
Cleantech for Baltics launches the White Paper “Cleantech for Defence, Security and Resilience”.
As energy is increasingly used as a geopolitical weapon and cyberattacks target critical infrastructure, clean technologies aren`t just about environmental sustainability—they are a cornerstone of security, resilience, and strategic autonomy.
The war in Ukraine and attacks on Europe’s energy networks have exposed vulnerabilities that adversaries can exploit. The solution? Integrating cleantech into defence and security strategies to build a more self-sufficient, resilient, and operationally capable Europe.
🔹 Securing Strategic Autonomy: Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and critical materials puts its security at risk. By scaling up decentralized energy grids, synthetic fuels, and AI-driven resource management, Europe can protect itself from energy coercion and strengthen its military and civilian infrastructure. Innovations like green ammonia for energy and agriculture will be essential to safeguarding food security and industrial supply chains.
🔹 Enhancing Military Effectiveness: Modern warfare requires mobility, stealth, and reliable energy. Clean energy innovations—hydrogen-powered drones, hybrid military vehicles, and silent power generation—can reduce logistical vulnerabilities and extend operational endurance. Infrared-absorbing materials and self-sustaining forward bases add another layer of security, making cleantech a force multiplier on the battlefield.
🔹 Rebuilding After Conflict: Wars don’t just destroy economies; they leave behind toxic landscapes and crippled infrastructure. Cleantech offers faster, more sustainable post-war recovery—from drone-assisted reforestation and bioremediation to circular construction using renewable materials. In Ukraine, clean energy microgrids will play a crucial role in rebuilding a more secure and independent future.
Despite its strategic importance, cleantech, security and defence remain disconnected. Europe needs a dedicated task force to drive cooperation between policymakers, industry leaders, and security experts. Aligning investments, removing barriers, and scaling dual-use innovations will be critical to ensuring that cleantech becomes an integral part of Europe’s security and resilience strategy.
📖 Read the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/d7frQXFH
