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
Battery technologies for grid-scale energy storage
This Review discusses the application and development of grid-scale battery energy-storage technologies.
Beyond lithium-ion: emerging frontiers in next
This perspective article provides a detailed exploration of the latest developments and future directions in energy storage, particularly focusing on
Energy Storage Systems: Batteries
Energy Storage Systems: Batteries - Explore the technology, types, and applications of batteries in storing energy for renewable sources, electric
Renewable Energy Storage: Complete Guide to Technologies,
This comprehensive guide will explore the complete spectrum of renewable energy storage technologies, from established solutions like pumped hydroelectric storage to cutting-edge
A Review on the Recent Advances in Battery
By installing battery energy storage system, renewable energy can be used more effectively because it is a backup power source, less reliant on the grid, has a
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
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
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
Advancing energy storage: The future trajectory of lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion batteries are pivotal in modern energy storage, driving advancements in consumer electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and grid energy storage. This review explores the
11 New Battery Technologies To Watch In 2026
In this article, we will explore cutting-edge new battery technologies that hold the potential to reshape energy systems, drive sustainability, and
Advancements in Energy-Storage Technologies: A
In addition to pumped hydro storage, electrochemical energy storage, particularly lithium-ion battery storage, has become one of the fastest
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
Batteries
Batteries have changed a lot in the past century, but there is still work to do. Improving this type of energy storage technology will have dramatic impacts on
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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.
The Future of Energy Storage: Five Key Insights on
Breakthroughs in battery technology are transforming the global energy landscape, fueling the transition to clean energy and reshaping
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