What''s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What''s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT researchers examines
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron proton beam
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
Tbilisi Energy Storage System Plant: Powering Georgia''s Green Future
Enter the Tbilisi Energy Storage System Plant – the country''s secret weapon against blackouts and fossil fuel dependency. This facility isn''t just another industrial site; it''s Georgia''s
Tbilisi Energy Storage Box: Solving Georgia''s Renewable Energy Puzzle
The Tbilisi Energy Storage Box isn''t just another tech gadget—it''s becoming the linchpin in solving the city''s renewable energy paradox. Let''s unpack how this innovation is transforming energy storage in
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that could enable them to stack multiple active components, like transistors and memory units, on top of an existing circuit, which
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
Liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost solution for ensuring a reliable power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free yet intermittent energy sources, according to a new
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT
As MIT''s first vice president for energy and climate, Evelyn Wang is working to broaden MIT''s research portfolio, scale up existing innovations, seek new breakthroughs, and channel
Tbilisi lithium battery energy storage cabinet energy
That''s the Tbilisi Energy Storage Base – not just another battery farm, but a game-changer in the Caucasus energy landscape. Opened in late 2024, this lithium-ion wonder stores surplus wind
Tbilisi Energy Storage Base: Powering Georgia''s Renewable Future
That''s the Tbilisi Energy Storage Base – not just another battery farm, but a game-changer in the Caucasus energy landscape. Opened in late 2024, this lithium-ion wonder stores surplus wind
Tbilisi solar container lithium battery energy storage cabinet
That''s the Tbilisi Energy Storage Base - not just another battery farm, but a game-changer in the Caucasus energy landscape. Opened in late 2024, this lithium-ion wonder