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
The History of Helms | PG&E''s Underground Power Plant
Hidden in a granite cavern deep within California''s Sierra Nevada mountains sits the Helms Pumped Storage Power Plant. This hydroelectric marvel generates over 1,200 megawatts of power,...
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
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.
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
Energy Storage Power Station Buried in the Pit: The Underground
As renewable energy adoption skyrockets, the need for innovative storage solutions like energy storage power stations buried in the pit has never been more urgent. These underground facilities are
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
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
The History of Helms, PG&E''s Underground Power Plant
Hidden in a granite cavern deep within California''s Sierra Nevada mountains sits the Helms Pumped Storage Power Plant. This hydroelectric
Underground Parking Energy Storage: The Silent Game-Changer in
we''ve all circled a dimly lit parking garage while our phones die and EVs hunt for chargers. But what if these concrete giants could morph into 24/7 power plants?
5.12 Energy Storage Systems in R-3 Occupancies
Per 2022 CFC, Section 105.6.5, a construction permit is required to install energy storage systems (ESS) regulated by Section 1207. For R-3 occupancies, a construction permit is required for either a
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
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