How Japan Thinks about Energy Security
Its emissions reductions pledge is ambitious but realistic, with a note of caution about how quickly it can transition from fossil fuels. This brief
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
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
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
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
TWS at Smart Energy Week Tokyo 2026: Powering Energy
The era of fossil fuel dependence is fading. TWS is honored to be the "energy heart" for our Japanese partners, providing the reliable storage needed for a secure, independent future.
Japan''s Energy Dependence Leaves it Exposed to
Japan faces geopolitical challenges that make its high level of dependency on fossil fuel imports a security risk. Strategic investment in clean
Japan''s Energy Transition: The Interplay of Renewables, Gas and
The international market conditions and domestic policy shifts highlight the necessity for Japan to maintain a flexible and responsive energy strategy to balance its immediate energy security needs
Energy Security and Energy Transition in Japan
Summary With its scarce energy resources, Japan relies almost entirely on imports for fossil fuels. Decarbonised society will transition away from fossil fuels to low-carbon hydrogen. In a hydrogen
The National Security Rationale for Japan''s Transition
As discussed in a recent workshop organized by the Council on Strategic Risks in Tokyo, Japan faces several challenges that could impede its
Japan Workshop Readout: Renewable Energy is
Through increased energy independence, Japan could further stabilize its national security and economic security, and better navigate rising
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
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
TWS at Smart Energy Week Tokyo 2026: Powering Energy
What a phenomenal week at Tokyo Big Sight! We are wrapping up Smart Energy Week Tokyo 2026 with deep gratitude for the record-breaking number of visitors at our booth. It was a true pleasure to
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 7th Strategic Energy Plan
Almost fourteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at TEPCO''s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. The experiences, reflections and lessons
The clean energy transition is an economic imperative
The new government''s approach to renewable energy is a turning point for Japan. By embracing renewables, the country can address its