Where the wind blows
How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?
What can make a dent?
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
A new approach to solar power
Hybrid solar-thermoelectric systems could provide advantages over conventional solar cells or solar thermal plants.
Bristly particles could be boon for powerplants
Multi-scale material may have applications in heat transfer, potentially helping powerplants be more efficient.
Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light
Finding could lead to new photodetectors or energy-harvesting devices.
Introducing the China Energy and Climate Project
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, MIT launches a new research project to analyze the impact of China’s existing and proposed energy and climate policies.
‘Artificial leaf’ makes fuel from sunlight
Solar cell bonded to recently developed catalyst can harness the sun, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Findings could lead to better hydrogen storage
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature.
Learning the lessons of Fukushima
Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants.