Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
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
Home Energy Storage Systems: A 2026 Guide for Homeowners
In this guide, you''ll learn what home energy storage systems are, how they work, what they typically cost, and how to choose the right home battery system for your needs.
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
Solar Power Storage for Home: Top 5 Powerful Best
Discover the best solar power storage for home. Compare battery types, costs, and tips to boost savings, reliability, and energy independence.
Energy Storage System Buyer''s Guide 2026 | Solar
By sourcing batteries separately, users can expand their energy storage capacity as needed without overhauling the entire system. This scalability makes it an ideal
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
Energy Storage Systems for the Home: Solar and More
With solar panels now commonplace on residential roofs, homeowners are exploring next-level energy technology, specifically Energy
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
7 Best Most Reliable Home Energy Storage Systems
From compact portable units to robust whole-house solutions, today''s market offers innovative options that''ll keep your essential devices
Best Solar Battery Backup Systems For Homes In 2025
A home solar battery should be tailored to your specific energy needs, which means that energy storage systems that can be customized with regard to battery
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
The Pros and Cons of Solar Batteries for Home Energy
Is a home solar battery right for you? Review the pros and cons, cost, lifespan, and efficiency. This guide compares the top-rated systems for 2026.
Add Solar and Battery Storage to Your Home for Little or No Cost
A solar and battery storage let you generate and use your own energy (which is free) and avoid paying your utility company so much. Together you can lower your electric bill by up to 90%.
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
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.