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
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
Energy Storage BOT
By integrating real-time solar radiation data, grid pricing, and site-specific energy usage patterns, Energy Storage BOT provides actionable insights and intelligent controls for optimal battery
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
AI for Energy Storage Optimization
We developed a sophisticated system consisting of two AI-powered modules and a dispatch agent, each designed to address a specific aspect of energy network management.
AI optimizes battery energy storage system performance
Avathon recently deployed its Industrial AI platform to optimize four projects that collectively represent 730 MW of capacity in a battery energy storage-focused investment
CEC Approves Hydrostor for 500 MW Willow Rock Energy Storage
The California Energy Commission has issued its final permit for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, a first-of-its-kind energy storage system capable of discharging at full
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.
Hydrostor Wins Approval for 500 MW Storage Project
Hydrostor secures California approval for a 500 MW long-duration compressed air energy storage project using underwater technology.
AI for Energy Storage Optimization
We developed a sophisticated system consisting of two AI-powered modules and a dispatch agent, each designed to address a
What''s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What''s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT
Hydrostor secures key permit for 500 MW, 8-hour California energy
Hydrostor secures key permit for 500 MW, 8-hour California energy storage facility The installation would be the Canadian company''s first grid-scale deployment of its “advanced
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,
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.
Shikun & Binui Energy signs Ashalim solar storage BOT deal in
Israeli developer Shikun & Binui Energy has signed a Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) agreement with the State of Israel to develop a solar and energy storage project at the
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
AI optimizes battery energy storage system
Avathon recently deployed its Industrial AI platform to optimize four projects that collectively represent 730 MW of capacity in a
ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTS
The Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) is working to support deployment of energy storage solutions in the United States to facilitate the transition to a clean energy
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
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage
Battery growth spurt Battery energy storage systems that suck up cheap power during periods of low demand, then discharge it at a profit during periods of high demand, are considered critical
AI for Energy Storage Challenges and Opportunities
Where Are We Headed? Role of AI: Accelerate and validate new energy storage technologies Integrate and control storage with grid Enable equity and train workforce of the future