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The U.S. Solar Industry Strategy

The United States has no dedicated strategy for its solar industry; however, the Biden administration has made clean energy manufacturing a priority and is investing heavily in research & development.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — December 1, 2021

Why Won’t Major Coal-Dependent Countries Sign on to a Coal Phaseout Deal?

At COP26 in Glasgow, coal phaseout has been extensively discussed. Although 46 countries have signed on to a coal phaseout pledge, major coal producers and consumers such as China, India, and Australia are not on board due to domestic energy and socioeconomic imperatives.

Commentary by Sandeep Pai, Jane Nakano, and Lachlan Carey — November 10, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Hydrogen Strategy

The United Kingdom wants to be a global leader on hydrogen by 2030. Its hydrogen strategy is broadly in line with its Sixth Carbon Budget and complements its goal to create four net-zero industrial clusters by 2030.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — October 28, 2021

Australia’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

Australia has a policy strategy to become a major player in global hydrogen production and trade by 2030. While reducing carbon emissions is included as a goal in its strategy, its primary motivations are to create jobs, attract investment, and open new export markets.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — October 14, 2021

The United States Needs a Solar Manufacturing Strategy

Solar output could grow sixfold by 2030 and sixteenfold by 2040. China has built a commanding position in the industry, creating moral, economic, and technological problems for the United States. The United States needs a way out and needs it soon.

Commentary by Nikos Tsafos and Lachlan Carey — August 12, 2021

We Can No Longer Ignore the Link between Climate Change and Wildfires

CSIS energy expert Lachlan Carey explains how climate change is increasing the length and severity of the wildfire season in California and Australia and why policymakers and media outlets can help communities by better communicating this new reality.

Commentary by Lachlan Carey — November 18, 2019

Lessons from the G7 on Why We Need A New Era of Climate Diplomacy

The G7 has historically played an important role in climate change diplomacy. But as the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, the multilateral approach to climate diplomacy must also change, writes the CSIS Energy and National Security Program.

Commentary by Sarah Ladislaw and Lachlan Carey — August 29, 2019