‘Conserve, conserve, conserve’
A megawatt saved is better than a megawatt made, and there are plenty of ways to save energy without sacrifice.
A megawatt saved is better than a megawatt made, and there are plenty of ways to save energy without sacrifice.
There are many sources that can make a contribution to our energy supply, but likely not at a major scale in the near future.
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Automatic window-shading invention tops a strong field of entries in materials competition.
Significant advance in battery architecture could be breakthrough for electric vehicles and grid storage.
New process could lead to production of hydrogen using bioengineered microorganisms.
Institute ideas win $200K top prize and all five finalist prizes, with variety of energy solutions.
Two MIT Leaders for Global Operations students and their MIT colleagues take home prize after pitching U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
New system for flat-panel solar power could be combined with hot water systems for greater performance.
Brazilian waste pickers gain an inexpensive way to fuel their vehicles using leftover cooking oil.
Hybrid plug-in now available as part of car-sharing service at MIT's Albany Street garage.
MIT findings of high oxygen activity in thin-film materials might someday lead to greatly increased power production from future fuel cells
MIT team finds that using carbon nanotubes in a lithium battery can dramatically improve its energy capacity.