New England renewables + Canadian hydropower
Power flowing both ways across the border offers a pathway to clean electricity in 2050.
Pricing carbon, valuing people
New research suggests ways to optimize US climate policy design for a just energy transition.
Tiny machine learning design alleviates a bottleneck in memory usage on internet-of-things devices
New technique applied to small computer chips enables efficient vision and detection algorithms without internet connectivity.
An energy-storage solution that flows like soft-serve ice cream
Researchers make the case for a semisolid electrochemical compound as a cost-efficient, grid-scale battery backup for wind and solar power.
Design’s new frontier
Mechanical engineers are using cutting-edge computing techniques to re-imagine how the products, systems, and infrastructures we use are designed.
Coupling power and hydrogen sector pathways to benefit decarbonization
MIT-led team finds holistic optimization of electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure is favorable for emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.
Making the case for hydrogen in a zero-carbon economy
Analyzing California’s power system, MITEI researchers show that hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar.
Designing better batteries for electric vehicles
As researchers consider materials for solid-state batteries, they also may want to consider how those materials could impact large-scale manufacturing.
Electrifying cars and light trucks to meet Paris climate goals
An MIT study gauges the pace of shifting to battery power.
MITEI researchers build a supply chain model to support the hydrogen economy
Study: Using trucks as both storage and means of energy transmission reduces hydrogen supply chain costs and encourages green hydrogen production from variable renewable energy.
Powering the energy transition with better storage
Researchers evaluate the role and value of long-duration energy storage technologies in securing a carbon-free electric grid.
How to reduce the environmental impact of your next virtual meeting
Study uncovers overlooked environmental impacts of internet use by estimating associated carbon, land, and water footprints.
Q&A: Clare Balboni on environmental economics
A strong evidence base is key for informing environmental and climate policy, says the MIT assistant professor.
School of Architecture and Planning creates climate action plan
Aims to reduce carbon emissions through changes in procurement, waste tracking, airline travel, and other areas of operation.
To boost emissions reductions from electric vehicles, know when to charge
MIT researchers develop novel EV emissions model to quantify importance of vehicle charging patterns and impact of ambient temperature on EV emissions levels.