Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
Geothermal energy, a clean, continuous energy source accessible in many locations, has been slow to catch on. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans made extensive use of geothermal
Cell architecture designs towards high-energy-density microscale
This review addresses the cell architecture design for MESDs that can achieve both miniaturization and high energy density. We provide a comprehensive overview of five types of cell architectures of
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
Design, Prototyping, and Integration of Battery Modules for
This work aims to provide a detailed framework and practical insights to support the development of high-performance, safe, and scalable battery systems essential for transportation
Giving buildings an “MRI” to make them more energy-efficient and
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI utilizes drones, thermal imaging, and AI to identify energy waste and structural issues in buildings and recommend retrofits.
MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient
MIT engineers created a carbon-cement supercapacitor that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for
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
An improved system design method for cell-based energy storage
This innovative approach addresses the need for formal and standardizable design strategies in the rapidly evolving field of energy storage, pivotal in our global transition towards
Understanding ammonia energy''s tradeoffs around the world
MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
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.
Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
RAPID DESIGN STUDIES OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
This whitepaper explores the effect of cylindrical cells versus prismatic cells on the structural integrity of a battery module through a design study, made easy and efficient using Altair''s revolutionary Altair
Utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS)
This reference design focuses on an FTM utility-scale battery storage system with a typical storage capacity ranging from around a few megawatt-hours (MWh) to hundreds of MWh.
3 major design challenges to solve in battery energy storage
Design challenges associated with a battery energy storage system (BESS), one of the more popular ESS types, include safe usage; accurate monitoring of battery voltage, temperature and current; and
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