New solar absorber could improve efficiency of solar thermal technology
Masdar Institute-MIT team develops device that harnesses more sunlight, enhancing efficiency of heat production.
Masdar Institute-MIT team develops device that harnesses more sunlight, enhancing efficiency of heat production.
Systems that bank energy can add value to solar and wind projects.
System converts solar heat into usable light, increasing device’s overall efficiency.
Winning teams will use grants to advance research in areas including fuel cells, solar-powered desalination, and impacts of electric vehicle charging on the power grid.
Sustainable transportation, grid modernization, building efficiency among topics at MIT Energy Initiative event with Department of Energy's David Danielson.
Speakers describe energy solutions at varying scales, and need for further progress.
New international agreement on “Mission Innovation” could lead to major progress on climate change.
Ultrathin, flexible photovoltaic cells from MIT research could find many new uses.
Detailed model can help planners meet climate goals, increase resilience.
MIT researchers have developed a solar-powered desalination system that could significantly increase the groundwater available for drinking in Indian villages.
Mapping website tells building owners if going solar is worth the cost of installation.
Results may help improve efficiency of solar cells, energy-harvesting devices.
At MIT’s Tata Center for Technology and Design, researchers are exploring ways to extend electricity access to rural communities in India using microgrids.
MOSAIC award spurs MIT research into concentrator solar cells that can run in shade and full sun with power control and wavelength separation.
Material could harvest sunlight by day, release heat on demand hours or days later.