Learning how to predict rare kinds of failures
Researchers are developing algorithms to predict failures when automation meets the real world in areas like air traffic scheduling or autonomous vehicles.
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.
Taking the “training wheels” off clean energy
At the 2025 MIT Energy Conference, energy leaders from around the world discussed how to make green technologies competitive with fossil fuels.
How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico?
Using the island as a model, researchers demonstrate the “DyMonDS” framework can improve resiliency to extreme weather and ease the integration of new resources.
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
Global warming potential of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is more than 24,000 times that of carbon dioxide.
To decarbonize the chemical industry, electrify it
Researchers urge industry and the research community to explore electrification pathways to reduce chemical industry emissions.
Preparing global online learners for the clean energy transition
MIT Energy Initiative edX course asks students to rethink how we operate power systems.
Can US states afford to meet net-zero emissions targets by 2050?
In the Northeast, Canadian hydropower could make it so.
Meet the research scientists behind MITEI’s Electric Power Systems Center
Team brings diverse backgrounds and expertise to address technology and policy challenges for the clean energy transition.
Shedding light on complex power systems
Senior Research Scientist Marija Ilic is making electric energy systems future-ready.
New rechargeable flow battery enables cheaper, large-scale energy storage
Design may support widespread use of solar and wind energy.
Pruning the power grid
New algorithm quickly identifies the most dangerous risks in a power grid amid millions or billions of possible failures.
Power to the people
From afar, MIT grad student Chidube Ezeozue devotes energy to his fellow Nigerians.
Liquid batteries could level the load
MIT team makes progress toward goal of inexpensive grid-scale batteries that could help make intermittent renewable energy sources viable.
How spider webs achieve their strength
It’s not just the strength of the silk itself, a new study finds; the silk’s way of stretching and the structure of the whole web help it resist damage.