Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
Liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost solution for ensuring a reliable power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free yet intermittent energy sources, according to a new
The search for long-duration energy storage
Form Energy''s iron-air batteries store energy when electricity converts iron hydroxide to metallic iron. The batteries discharge energy when the iron reacts with hydroxide ions to form iron
Aqueous iron-based redox flow batteries for large-scale energy storage
Cost-effective aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) have emerged as a promising option for long-term grid-scale energy storage, enabling stable energy storage and release.
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for
Iron Battery Discharge: The Overlooked Breakthrough in Energy
Unlike lithium batteries that lose capacity rapidly below 20% charge, iron batteries maintain consistent voltage output throughout discharge. This makes them ideal for long-duration storage needs – think
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that could enable them to stack multiple active components, like transistors and memory units, on top of an existing circuit, which
2024-10-29 Technology Overview for ETWG
Multi-day Storage is a low-cost energy reservoir for the Energy capacity / Battery energy power
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
Iron Battery Discharge: The Overlooked Breakthrough in Energy Storage
Unlike lithium batteries that lose capacity rapidly below 20% charge, iron batteries maintain consistent voltage output throughout discharge. This makes them ideal for long-duration storage needs – think
Aqueous iron-based redox flow batteries for large-scale energy
Cost-effective aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) have emerged as a promising option for long-term grid-scale energy storage, enabling stable energy storage and release.
Battery Technology
Made from some of the safest, cheapest, and most abundant materials on the planet – low-cost iron, water, and air – our battery system provides a sustainable and safe solution to meeting the growing
Harnessing the Power of Iron: A Promising Future for Clean Energy
HER results in high self-discharge rates, lower coulombic efficiency (i.e., less-efficient movement of electrons when the battery is charged or discharged), physical disintegration of the
The search for long-duration energy storage
Form Energy''s iron-air batteries store energy when electricity converts iron
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs —
In MIT course 15.366 (Climate and Energy Ventures) student teams select a technology and determine the best path for its commercialization in the energy sector.
A new iron battery technology: Charge-discharge mechanism of
This study investigates a Fe/SSE/GF battery. Iron (Fe) as cathode material contains higher electrical capacity and competitive advantages. The solid-state electrolyte (SSE) material is
Iron Flow Chemistry
Our iron flow batteries work by circulating liquid electrolytes — made of iron, salt, and water — to charge and discharge electrons, providing up to 12 hours of storage capacity.
How to Reduce Self-Discharge in Iron-Air Battery Systems
Self-discharge represents one of the most significant challenges in iron-air battery systems, substantially limiting their commercial viability despite their promising theoretical energy
Iron-Air Batteries: Transforming Renewable Energy
These batteries utilise the process of reversible rusting. During discharge, the battery absorbs oxygen from the air, which converts iron pellets
Iron-Air Batteries: Transforming Renewable Energy Storage
These batteries utilise the process of reversible rusting. During discharge, the battery absorbs oxygen from the air, which converts iron pellets into rust and releases energy. To charge, an
Iron Flow Chemistry
Our iron flow batteries work by circulating liquid electrolytes — made of iron, salt, and water — to charge and discharge electrons, providing up to 12 hours of storage capacity.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.