Energy Rewired

Studying how big bets on energy technologies will rewire the world’s energy map

The Energy Security and Climate Change Program launched Energy Rewired to study the industrial strategies of major economies for the energy transition. The goal is to understand which countries are making big bets on emerging technologies—and to map the consequences for geopolitics and the energy transition.

At the country level, the relevant research questions are:

  • What is the country’s vision?
  • What is the strategy?
  • What is the geographic focus?

Higher order questions also arise: which countries might pull ahead? What can countries learn from one another to develop new technologies? Could trade wars emerge from these industrial strategies? Are there other conflicts or tensions that policymakers should track (e.g., human rights, environmental degradation, corruption, waste, etc.)? How can the United States and its partners safeguard their interests in this world?

Energy Rewired is an answer to these questions and an exploration of how these technologies will rewire the world’s energy map.

This project is made possible by support from the Hewlett Foundation and general support to CSIS and the CSIS Energy Security & Climate Change Program.

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The Geopolitics of Hydrogen in the Indo-Pacific Region

The hydrogen strategies of key Asian governments could affect inter-fuel competition and international energy relations. Thus, understanding their strategies, motivations, and plans is of strategic importance to the United States, which itself is an Indo-Pacific economy.

Report by Jane Nakano — June 29, 2022

Photo: Anton Balazh/Adobe Stock

South Africa's Hydrogen Strategy

South Africa has great potential to become a key player in the global hydrogen market. The country is aiming for a 4 percent share of the global hydrogen market by 2050.

Commentary by Tani Salma and Nikos Tsafos — April 4, 2022

Photo: iLab/CSIS

China Unveils its First Long-Term Hydrogen Plan

China has released its first-ever long-term plan for hydrogen. While the plan provides key insights into China’s vision and plans for hydrogen development, it also raises several questions that affect the course of global hydrogen industry development.

Commentary by Jane Nakano — March 28, 2022

Photo: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images

Indonesia’s Battery Industrial Strategy

Indonesia wants to become an EV battery producer and exporter, aiming at 140 GWh in 2030—from zero production capacity today.

Commentary by Isabelle Huber — February 4, 2022

Photo: iLab/CSIS

China’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

China is increasingly exploring the production and use of low-emission hydrogen while establishing itself to be the world’s major fuel cell vehicle market. The development of a clean hydrogen economy in China would have major climate and energy security implications.

Commentary by Jane Nakano — February 3, 2022

Photo: iLab/CSIS

Saudi Arabia’s Hydrogen Industrial Strategy

Clean hydrogen could strengthen Saudi Arabia’s economic security by diversifying its energy exports in the increasingly carbon-constrained world while leveraging its hydrocarbon resources and industrial capacities.

Commentary by Jane Nakano — January 7, 2022

Photo: iLab/CSIS

Canada’s Carbon Capture Industrial Strategy

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage fits into a broader strategy in Canada to decarbonize electric power and heavy industry.

Commentary by Nikos Tsafos and Stephen Naimoli — January 5, 2022

Photo: iLab/CSIS

The United States’ Industrial Strategy for the Battery Supply Chain

The United States views the battery industry as a core pillar of economic competitiveness, decarbonization, and national security. Since it lags Europe and China, the United States has developed several elements of a strategy to catch up and ultimately lead in batteries.

Commentary by Nikos Tsafos and Lachlan Carey — December 14, 2021

Photo: iLab/CSIS