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India's ambition to build a self-reliant energy ecosystem through expanded renewable energy capacity is running into a dependency problem on Chinese supply chains, according to new reporting. The country's green energy buildout relies heavily on components and materials sourced from China, complicating its broader energy security goals. The issue underscores a wider global challenge facing renewable energy transitions, as many countries seeking to reduce fossil fuel reliance find themselves newly dependent on China's dominance in solar, battery, and related manufacturing supply chains.