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.
Spearmint Energy Secures Over $250 Million Financing
Upon completion of construction and commencement of their operations, Tierra Seca and Seven Flags will add over 200 MW / 400 MWh of
US battery storage boom extends into 2025; nearly 19 GW under
More than 80 battery peakers with power storage capacities of at least 100 MW are under construction, the largest of which is AES Corp.''s 700-MW Rexford 1 Battery Storage Project, arising together with
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
Akaysha Energy Begins Construction Supported by InEight
Akaysha Energy has officially commenced construction on its Elaine Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project after securing $460 million in construction financing, marking a major
Construction and concrete pours begin on third stage of massive
Work is underway on the third stage of a massive battery energy storage system being built in Queensland, that will double its size to 2.3 gigawatt-hours.
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
Tesla Megapack: $250M Battery Storage Facility Coming to Reno
A $250 million Megapack battery energy storage system is currently under construction in Reno, Nevada — and the scale of this project underscores just how seriously utilities and grid
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
PowerBank Announces 5 MW AC Distributed Solar and Battery
The Company develops solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that sell electricity to utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal and residential off-takers.
Uniper Breaks Ground for 50MW Battery Energy Storage in
Uniper and NGEN began construction for a 50-MW battery energy storage project on the site of Uniper''s former coal power plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
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
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.
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
Alinta starts building 1st stage of 500-MW Aussie battery project
Australian power and gas company Alinta Energy announced the start of construction works on the first phase of a 500-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Australia.
Halcyon Battery Energy Storage Systems Tracker
Halcyon''s BESS Tracker compiles information on newly proposed, in development, and under construction battery energy storage systems across the United
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
Construction of Massive Battery Storage Systems
As the world transitions to cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy systems, these batteries will be part of the urban and rural landscape.