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
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
Renewable Energy Storage: Complete Guide to Technologies,
Comprehensive guide to renewable energy storage technologies, costs, benefits, and applications. Compare battery, mechanical, and thermal storage systems for 2025.
Energy Storage: From Fundamental Principles to Industrial
Chemical Energy Storage systems, including hydrogen storage and power-to-fuel strategies, enable long-term energy retention and efficient use, while thermal energy storage
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Demands and challenges of energy storage technology for future
Energy storage, as a potential resource for active system support, requires breakthroughs in the development and application of high-voltage grid-connected energy storage
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.
Evaluating energy storage tech revenue potential | McKinsey
While energy storage is already being deployed to support grids across major power markets, new McKinsey analysis suggests investors often underestimate the value of energy storage
Energy Storage
Energy storage allows energy to be saved for use at a later time. It helps maintain the balance between energy supply and demand, which can vary hourly, seasonally, and by location.
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
The Future of Energy Storage | MIT Energy Initiative
Energy storage is a potential substitute for, or complement to, almost every aspect of a power system, including generation, transmission, and demand flexibility. Storage should be co-optimized with clean
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
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
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Modeling Energy Storage s Role in the Power System of the Future
In a high renewables scenario, energy storage grows with solar. US companies have built an early lead in electrochemical LDS—but we lag East Asia in research and IP. Our long-term advantage depends
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for
The Role of Energy Storage Systems for a Secure Energy
Energy storage systems will be fundamental for ensuring the energy supply and the voltage power quality to customers. This survey paper offers an overview on potential energy storage
Comprehensive review of energy storage systems technologies,
A comprehensive review on energy storage systems: types, comparison, current scenario, applications, barriers, and potential solutions, policies, and future prospects
What is energy storage?
Energy storage is the capturing and holding of energy in reserve for later use. Energy storage solutions for electricity generation include pumped-hydro storage, batteries, flywheels,
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.