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
Energy storage cost – analysis and key factors to consider
This article analyzes energy storage costs and highlights their significance in the realm of renewable energy systems. The analysis delves into
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
MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient
MIT engineers created a carbon-cement supercapacitor that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for
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.
Bluetti launches new EnergyPro 13K energy storage system in the US
Having launched the EnergyPro 6K back in 2025, and largely replacing the existing EP900 Energy Storage System, the new EP13K product and launch remains aimed at residential and small
Battery storage system prices continue to fall
Global average prices for battery storage systems fell by almost a third year-over-year, with sharp cost declines expected to continue.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
Energy | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO MBA ''12 Emily Reichert highlights the state government''s unique approach to fostering and keeping clean energy innovation.
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
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
How cheap is battery storage? | Ember
Expert discussions suggest that current BESS prices are close to $120 /kWh. Some auctions even suggest capex below $100/kWh, although expert interviews suggest these cases
Battery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows as Costs of
According to BloombergNEF''s Levelized Cost of Electricity 2026 report, the cost of battery storage projects plummeted to new lows in 2025 even