Solar energy farms could offer second life for electric vehicle batteries
Modeling study shows battery reuse systems could be profitable for both electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations.
The quest for practical fusion energy sources
Graduate student Erica Salazar tackles a magnetic engineering challenge.
Fusion researchers endorse push for pilot power plant in US
Fusion energy community makes unified statement on priorities in report for Department of Energy Policy Advisory Group.
3 Questions: Emre Gençer on the evolving role of hydrogen in the energy system
With support from renewable energy sources, the MIT research scientist says, we can consider hydrogen fuel as a tool for decarbonization.
Researchers develop a roadmap for growth of new solar cells
Starting with higher-value niche markets and then expanding could help perovskite-based solar panels become competitive with silicon.
For cheaper solar cells, thinner really is better
Solar panel costs have dropped lately, but slimming down silicon wafers could lead to even lower costs and faster industry expansion.
Study: State-level adoption of renewable energy standards saves money and lives
MIT researchers review renewable energy and carbon pricing policies as states consider repealing or relaxing renewable portfolio standards.
Zeroing in on decarbonization
Wielding complex algorithms, nuclear science and engineering doctoral candidate Nestor Sepulveda spins out scenarios for combating climate change.
Pathways to a low-carbon future
A new study looks at how the global energy mix could change over the next 20 years.
The race to develop renewable energy technologies
Mechanical engineers rush to develop energy conversion and storage technologies from renewable sources such as wind, wave, solar, and thermal.
The uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy
MIT study finds that challenges in measuring and mitigating leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, prove pivotal.
MIT Energy Initiative report charts pathways for sustainable personal transportation
Technological innovations, policies, and behavioral changes will all be needed to reach Paris climate agreement targets.
Lowering emissions without breaking the bank
New research provides a look at how India could meet its climate targets while maintaining economic growth