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
Study: Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to
Investigators in the MIT Energy Initiative and the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center have found that — depending on its future cost and performance — fusion energy has the potential
Understanding ammonia energy''s tradeoffs around the world
MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
California Battery Storage Project Map & Project List
Here is a map of all utility-scale battery storage projects in California. Hover over a battery storage project to view information on each project like their name,
Automakers expand US battery storage supply but China still key
Automaker investments will help to increase U.S. battery storage production but many developers will remain dependent on imported cells and they must navigate tariff and policy risks.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Report
However, battery storage systems helped bridge the gap by providing stored energy when solar generation was unavailable, demonstrating their importance in enhancing grid resilience and
California Energy Storage System Survey
CAISO BESS: A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) managed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). It stores and releases electricity to help
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
Status of battery demand and supply – Batteries and
Governments are boosting policy support for battery storage with more targets, financial subsidies and reforms to improve market access. Global investment in
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.
Energy-Storage.News
We analyse and compare the metrics of the various LFP battery cells of 587Ah and above, from leading providers CATL, Eve Energy, Hithium, Rept Battero, CALB
PRESS RELEASE: Energy Storage Industry Poised to Supply 100
In April of 2025, the energy storage industry committed to investing $100 billion to build American factories and purchase American-made batteries for U.S. energy storage projects.
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
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Supply Chain Analysis
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Supply The United States faces a significant challenge in keeping pace with the evolving and increasingly digitized grid.
2024 Special Report on Battery Storage
This report provides a description of the state of battery storage resources in the California ISO and Western Energy Imbalance Market. The report includes analysis of the
Giving buildings an “MRI” to make them more energy-efficient and
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI utilizes drones, thermal imaging, and AI to identify energy waste and structural issues in buildings and recommend retrofits.
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
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