Introducing the Minerals Stewardship Consortium at MIT
The consortium convenes industry, academia, and policy leaders to navigate competing demands and reimagine materials supply.
Working to eliminate barriers to adopting nuclear energy
Nuclear waste continues to be a bottleneck in the widespread use of nuclear energy, so doctoral student Dauren Sarsenbayev is developing models to address the problem.
What makes a good proton conductor?
MIT researchers found a way to predict how efficiently materials can transport protons in clean energy devices and other advanced technologies.
Making clean energy investments more successful
Tools for forecasting and modeling technological improvements and the impacts of policy decisions can result in more effective and impactful decision-making.
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.
Resurrecting an MIT “learning by doing” tradition: NEET scholars install solar-powered charging station
The project was designed and built with novel “bio-composite” materials developed by the student team.
What’s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?
A study by MIT researchers illuminates choices about reliability, cost, and emissions.
Helping power-system planners prepare for an unknown future
Macro, a modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative, enables energy-system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids.
Driving American battery innovation forward
At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech.
Unlocking ammonia as a fuel source for heavy industry
Four MIT alumni say their startup, Amogy, has the technology to help decarbonize maritime shipping, power generation, manufacturing, and more.
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
AI supports the clean energy transition as it manages power grid operations, helps plan infrastructure investments, guides development of novel materials, and more.
A new take on carbon capture
Mantel, founded by MIT alumni, developed a system that captures CO2 from factories and power plants while delivering steam to customers.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies.
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
Five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
From nanoscale to global scale: Advancing MIT’s special initiatives in manufacturing, health, and climate
MIT.nano cleanroom complex named after Robert Noyce PhD ’53 at the 2025 Nano Summit.