In the world: Remote Mexican village uses solar power to purify water
System developed at MIT proves practical for remote communities.
Study: Climate strategy focused on local impacts is most effective with Americans
In a recent talk at MIT, David Konisky PhD '06 explains that the term "global warming" leaves many Americans cold.
Setting the course for energy technology research
At MIT, Department of Energy’s Lynn Orr lays out priorities for developing advanced energy systems.
A day in the sun
MIT Solar Day brings the MIT community together to preview the coming decades of solar energy innovation.
Siting wind farms more quickly, cheaply
New model predicts wind speeds more accurately with three months of data than others do with 12.
Energy synergy: MIT ignites CERAWeek
MIT representatives shared emerging energy technologies at an influential conference rife with world leaders.
Powering desalination with the sun
PhD student Natasha Wright makes water safe to drink for rural, off-grid Indian villages.
Mario Molina: Don’t gamble with our climate future
In Compton Lecture, Nobel laureate debunks three climate change myths, suggests reframing risks.
MIT and Masdar Institute work together to transform an oil-based economy
Researchers collaborate on innovative water, energy, and next-generation technology projects.
MITEI releases report on the future of solar energy
Report highlights enormous potential and discusses pathways toward affordable solar energy.
Fostering U.S.-Russia energy innovation
Skoltech Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage brings together researchers from MIT and two Russian institutes to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells.
Where does bioenergy fit into a low-carbon future?
Study evaluates the impacts of a large-scale bioenergy ramp-up.
Tonio Buonassisi seeks to make solar cells competitive
Mechanical engineering professor pursues a vision of a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Shedding light on the future of photovoltaics
MIT study finds unprecedented production of metals needed to meet some solar energy goals.
Stretching oxides to modulate electrochemical properties
Grad students Lixin Sun and Qiyang Lu are developing techniques for applying strain to materials to accelerate oxygen-reduction reactions for applications in solid-oxide fuel cells.