Ensuring a durable transition
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, speakers highlighted the need for collective action in a durable energy transition capable of withstanding obstacles.
Data centres to consume more electricity than Japan by 2030
This monthly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of technology. Top tech stories: Global data centres expected to consume more electricity than Japan by
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for
How on-device AI could help us to cut AI''s energy demand
AI is transforming industries while driving up energy demand – on-device AI and an energy credit trading system can combine to ensure a sustainable future.
Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economy
Taiwan''s Innovative Green Economy Roadmap (TIGER) is a two-year program with the MIT Energy Initiative, exploring ways that industry and government can promote and adopt
5 battery storage ideas helping the clean energy transition | World
The use-it-or-lose-it nature of many renewable energy sources makes battery storage a vital part of the global transition to clean energy. New power storage solutions can
Comprehensive review of energy storage systems technologies,
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the most popular energy storage systems including electrical energy storage systems, electrochemical energy storage systems,
How Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage system turns solar
A team of Swedish scientists have developed a new system called ''Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage'' that can store solar energy as a liquid fuel.
The role of energy storage tech in the energy transition
We need additional capacity to store the energy generated from wind and solar power for periods when there is less wind and sun. Batteries are at the core of the recent
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
Study shows how households can cut energy costs
Giving people better data about their energy use, plus some coaching, can help them substantially reduce their consumption and costs, according to a study by MIT
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
4 clever ways to store renewable energy without batteries. | World
Energy storage is increasingly important as the world depends more on renewables. Here are four clever ways we can store renewable energy without batteries.
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,
Confronting the AI/energy conundrum
The MIT Energy Initiative's annual research spring symposium explored artificial intelligence as both a problem and solution for the clean energy transition.
Can we balance data centre demand with a clean power future?
A shift towards electrification and advancements in technology and digital innovation is putting pressure on data centres and energy providers worldwide.
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs
In MIT course 15.366 (Climate and Energy Ventures) student teams select a technology and determine the best path for its commercialization in the energy sector.
How gravity batteries will help us switch to renewable energy
Engineers are developing huge gravity batteries to store electricity, which could last longer than often-used lithium-ion storage, helping with the switch to renewable power.
Types of Energy Storage
Energy storage systems range from lithium batteries to
Next step in China''s energy transition: energy storage deployment
China''s industrial and commercial energy storage is poised for robust growth after showing great market potential in 2023, yet critical challenges remain.
What is energy storage?
Energy storage is the capturing and holding of energy in reserve for later use. Energy storage solutions include pumped-hydro
These 4 energy storage technologies are key to climate efforts
Pumped hydro, batteries, thermal and mechanical energy storage store solar, wind, hydro and other renewable energy to supply peaks in demand for power.
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