Perspective – Enabling Factors for Achieving U.S. Army Microgrid Goals

The U.S. Army has more than 130 installations worldwide and has a stated goal of operating a microgrid on all Army installations by 2035. With only 25 microgrid projects scoped and planned through 2024, the speed and intensity of microgrid research, deployment, and funding are critical for achieving microgrid goals and energy resilience. To better understand the nature of the microgrid requirement, ASP explored existing guidance, key research challenges, and other enabling factors which impact the Army's ability to achieve its microgrid goals. Read more...

Kazakhstan and the Global Clean Energy Transition

The clean energy transition is forging new forms of cooperation and economic ties, giving countries like Kazakhstan the opportunity to solidify a greater role on the world stage and broaden their partnerships. While Russia will always play a role in Kazakhstan’s economy because of its size and proximity, that role may shrink over time as Kazakhstan shifts its energy resources away from fossil fuels and diversifies its own energy markets.Read more...

Event Recap—Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hard to Abate Sectors

On April 4, ASP hosted the fifth installment of the “Innovating Out of The Climate Crisis” series, focused on hard to abate sectors. The conversation covered a myriad of challenges with hard to abate sectors, the role they play in global economics, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing.Read more...

Rebalancing the Indo-Pacific: Vietnam and Critical Minerals

The lines between national, energy, and economic security are becoming more intertwined, and shared concern for regional and critical mineral supply security is forging a new interest in Vietnam. To this end, the IPEF offers a chance, if handled correctly, to make progress on strategic competition and clean energy while galvanizing greater action on commitments to human rights.Read more...