Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions
In 2025, capacity growth from battery storage could set a record as we expect 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage to be added to the grid. U.S. battery storage already achieved record growth in 2024
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.
US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Surge,
According to Wood Mackenzie''s five-year outlook for the U.S. energy storage market, total U.S. storage deployments will grow 42% between 2023
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
Energy Storage Grand Challenge Energy Storage Market Report
This report, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy''s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, summarizes current status and market projections for the global deployment of selected energy
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
Energy Storage Program Design for Peak Demand Reduction
Based on our review of existing state and utility programs, CEG/CESA recommends that states consider the following best practices for using energy storage for peak demand reduction:
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
Demands and challenges of energy storage technology for future
The conventional power supply regulation capacity is difficult to cope with renewable energy power fluctuations, which will greatly increase the difficulty of power generation planning and
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
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.
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
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
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
A method of energy storage capacity planning to achieve the target
This paper visualizes the relationship between storage capacity and the amount of electricity absorbed. A capacity matching model is established with the objective of achieving the
US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Surge, Setting New Q2
According to Wood Mackenzie''s five-year outlook for the U.S. energy storage market, total U.S. storage deployments will grow 42% between 2023 and 2024, but capacity additions will level
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.
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario,
Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
Grid-Scale Battery Storage: Frequently Asked Questions
Battery storage is one of several technology options that can enhance power system flexibility and enable high levels of renewable energy integration.
U.S. Grid Energy Storage Factsheet
Of the 1,643 operational energy storage projects worldwide, 49% are located in the U.S., with another 131 projects under construction. 10 California leads U.S. capacity with 15.5 GW, followed by Texas. 8
U.S. Grid Energy Storage Factsheet
Of the 1,643 operational energy storage projects worldwide, 49% are located in the U.S., with another 131 projects under construction. 10 California leads U.S. capacity with 15.5 GW, followed by Texas. 8