René García Franceschini: Engineering energy solutions for all
“The human impact that I have is equally, if not more, important to me than the technical rigor of the work I’m doing,” says the senior.
“The human impact that I have is equally, if not more, important to me than the technical rigor of the work I’m doing,” says the senior.
Researchers uncover the factors that have caused photovoltaic module costs to drop by 99 percent.
With a love for the environment that took root on his family’s farm, senior Jesse Hinricher aims to put less expensive components into more efficient batteries.
MIT report highlights challenges and opportunities for conserving natural resources and stabilizing the climate.
Matt Ellis PhD ’17 and Sam Shaner SM ’14, PhD ’18 launch a startup to develop an advanced nuclear reactor design.
Novel design could help shed excess heat in next-generation fusion power plants.
Student researchers lend voices, ideas for exploring nuclear energy’s potential to address climate change, and describe insights gained from the experience.
Lithium-based battery could make use of greenhouse gas before it ever gets into the atmosphere.
To curb greenhouse gas emissions, nations, states, and cities should aim for a mix of fuel-saving, flexible, and highly reliable sources.
Findings suggest new policy models and cost-cutting technologies could help nuclear play vital role in climate solutions.
MIT and European Union scientists collaborate on new plasma heating scenario to boost fusion research.
MIT researchers examine Turkey to assess the impact of 2015 Paris climate commitments on a national economy.
MIT’s sustainability director describes how 2016 effort has inspired Boston and other cities.
Galvanized by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disasters, PhD student Xingang Zhao envisions a future with safe, efficient nuclear power.
Graduate student Prosper Nyovanie wants to power off-grid communities worldwide with scalable solar electric systems.