Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could
After a cyber attack or natural disaster, a backup network of decentralized devices — like residential solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and water heaters — could restore
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
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron proton beam
Utility Scale BESS: Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems for
Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are a foundational technology for modern power grids. Unlike residential or commercial-scale storage, utility-scale systems operate at
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
Commercial Energy Storage in Real Grids: Why System Fit Wins
This article explores why adaptability and real-world integration are becoming decisive factors in commercial energy storage selection.
Study shows how households can cut energy costs
Giving people better data about their energy use, plus some coaching, can help them substantially reduce their consumption and costs, according to a study by MIT researchers in
How Can FIT Design Encourage Storage? → Question
To expedite the growth of energy storage in FIT programs and promote a sustainable energy landscape, several policy actions are required. These suggestions concentrate on developing
Good, better, BESS: How to build your battery energy storage system
Battery energy storage systems grant us more flexibility, but there are important things to consider when building a BESS.
Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future
As part of an MIT Energy Initiative seminar, Emily A. Carter, a professor at Princeton University, explained the importance of climate change mitigation in the energy transition,
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
The Future of Energy Storage | MIT Energy Initiative
MITEI''s three-year Future of Energy Storage study explored the role that energy storage can play in fighting climate change and in the global adoption of clean energy grids.
Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations
Researchers developed a fully integrated photonic processor that can perform all the key computations of a deep neural network on a photonic chip, using light. This advance could improve
Top 10: Energy Storage Projects | Energy Magazine
From the UK to the UEA and USA to Australia, Energy Digital Magazine runs through 10 of the most impressive energy storage projects worldwide. Energy storage plays a pivotal role in the
Energy storage on the electric grid | Deloitte Insights
This report provides a comprehensive framework intended to help the sector navigate the evolving energy storage landscape. We start with a brief overview of energy storage growth.
New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient
A low-cost, scalable fabrication technology developed at MIT can integrate fast, efficient gallium nitride transistors onto a standard silicon chip, which could boost the performance of
Tesla to Build Grid-Side Energy Storage Station in Shanghai
U.S. car manufacturer Tesla has signed an agreement with Chinese partners to develop a grid-side energy storage station in Shanghai. The project will utilize Tesla''s Megapack energy
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
SRP and ESS Announce New 50 MWh Long Duration Energy Storage Pilot Project
Wilsonville, Ore.– October 9, 2025 - Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and ESS (NYSE:GWH), a leading manufacturer of iron flow
Energy Department Pioneers New Energy Storage Initiatives
To that end, OE today announced several exciting developments including new funding opportunities for energy storage innovations and the upcoming dedication of a game-changing new