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
Home Battery Storage Cost by State (2026)
Compare home battery storage costs across all 50 states. National average is $1000/kWh installed. See Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, and more. 30% federal
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
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
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Battery Energy Storage System Cost Guide for Buyers 2026
Home and business buyers typically pay a wide range for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), driven by capacity, inverter options, installation complexity, and local permitting.
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.
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
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
2026 Cost of Energy Storage in California | EnergySage
Want to know how much solar batteries cost in CA? Learn what storage system prices to expect based on local storage quote data.
How cheap is battery storage?
Drawing on recent auction results from Saudi Arabia, India and Italy, along with in-depth interviews with project developers, suppliers and analysts across global markets, it captures the most
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.
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
The Complete BESS Cost Breakdown for 2026:
This guide provides a transparent BESS cost breakdown for 2026, moving beyond module prices to illuminate the full project lifecycle costs, empowering you to
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