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.
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
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
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
Regulatory Reforms for Energy Storage: Aligning Policies with
The European Future Energy Forum provides a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the latest advancements and policy frameworks shaping the
The role of energy storage towards net-zero emissions in the
We consider three energy storage technologies, namely battery, pumped hydro, and hydrogen storage. We find that the cost-minimal energy storage mix in a country depends on the
Energy Storage Legislation Updates in the European
Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage.
Energy storage in Europe: Poised for greater role in
Notably, on March 14, 2023, the EC adopted the ''Recommendation on Energy Storage – Underpinning a decarbonised and secure EU energy
Global Energy Storage Trends in the EU, Türkiye, and the UK
EU energy storage initiatives are key for energy security and the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy, improving energy efficiency, and integrating more renewable energy
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
Europe''s Battery Storage Strategy at Crossroads as Policy Support
While these technologies offer longer-duration storage and potential tariff hedging, they remain in early commercial or pilot phases, with deployment limited by cost, standardization, and
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
Europe''s energy transition hinges on energy storage
Europe''s clean tech industry groups are unanimous in their calls for a comprehensive action plan on energy storage which would enable the EU''s
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
Overview of the energy storage deployment in Europe
This report provides an analysis of the deployment of energy storage technologies in Europe, identifying the current status and the policy framework.
Overview of Energy Storage Deployment in Europe
Case studies from Germany, Greece, the Iberian peninsula and the United Kingdom illustrate successful policies and best practices. The report provides a comprehensive overview of
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.
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.
Latest BESS Policy Updates in Europe: Spain,
These recent regulatory shifts reflect a growing recognition of the strategic importance of battery storage in Europe''s energy transition. While Spain and