Long term evaluation of electric storage technologies vs alternative
Storage, demand-side management, sector coupling and smart integration of electromobility are key flexibility options for the future Swiss energy system.
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
Demand for home solar energy storage rising in
Solar energy is expected to account for around 14% of Switzerland''s energy consumption this year. The trade body has called for a rapid expansion
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
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
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
AGGREGATE The value of aggregators in a flexible and
The objective of the project is to identify the economic value of aggregators in a flexible and decentralized Swiss energy system and to provide guidance on a regulatory framework that reduces
Switzerland''s winter energy gap: The role of storage
Abstract— This paper presents a two-level stochastic model to determine Switzerland''s economically optimal energy storage investments. It also models and optimizes electricity trade with neighboring
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.
Switzerland: the rise of utility-scale energy storage technologies
Switzerland has been relying on pumped storage to release power on the grid when needed for decades, and laws have been tailored to support this technology. The trend is not
Which energy storage does Switzerland need in the future?
Which energy storage does Switzerland need in the future? What do we mean with “need”? Exploitation of storage depends on storage capacity / power, but also on cost function you
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
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
· Swiss Energy Storage Overview by BFH-CSEM
Energy storage is rapidly become more and more relevant due to the increasing renewable energy fraction in the grid, the rise of photovoltaics and the increase
Large-Scale Battery Storage (BESS) | NRG Solutions
With a capacity of 3.45 MW and 5 MWh, this system demonstrates the possibilities of modern large-scale storage technology for commercial and industrial
Switzerland''s innovative solutions for batteries and energy storage
Production can exceed demand, especially in summer. One of the main challenges of the energy transition is to develop systems capable of storing excess energy and returning it when it is...
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.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Demand for energy storage in Switzerland | ZHAW Zurich University of
The study examines the need and role of energy storage in Switzerland for the years 2035 and 2050. It considers various types of storage — electricity, heat, and gas/liquid storage — and evaluates their