Energy storage project construction stagnated

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

CEA Flags Major Disruptions in U.S. ESS Buildout: 21 GWh

According to the latest Q2 2025 ESS Supply, Technology, and Policy Report from Clean Energy Associates (CEA), smaller manufacturers are struggling to keep projects afloat

The pipeline of US battery materials projects is stalling

Fueled by a flood of government support in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), companies announced 19 US battery component or mineral extraction projects, representing $6.7 billion in

Confronting the AI/energy conundrum

The MIT Energy Initiative's annual research spring symposium explored artificial intelligence as both a problem and solution for the clean energy transition.

Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT

As MIT''s first vice president for energy and climate, Evelyn Wang is working to broaden MIT''s research portfolio, scale up existing innovations, seek new breakthroughs, and

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

Energy Storage Projects Canceled Amid Policy Uncertainty

Over 20 GWh of planned energy storage cell production capacity for 2028 has been canceled this year, according to reports compiled by the US Energy Council (CEC). These

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

The Roadblock to Battery Storage in California

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is facing significant delays in processing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects due to an influx of

5 overlooked details that can ruin energy storage projects

Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects are complex undertakings that require coordination across engineering, construction and procurement (EPC), financing and

The Energy Storage Crisis Threatening Modern Construction Projects

The energy storage challenge remains a critical factor in the construction industry''s pursuit of sustainable and efficient building operations. As we''ve explored, various

Battery Storage in California Meets New Regulatory Hurdles:

Los Angeles County is amending its zoning code to add new development standards for battery energy storage projects, potentially creating a de facto moratorium on

After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where

Across California, large battery storage plants are being planned and constructed in dozens of locations at a pace faster than anywhere else in the United States.

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.

The Energy Storage Crisis Threatening Modern

The energy storage challenge remains a critical factor in the construction industry''s pursuit of sustainable and efficient building

What''s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?

Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What''s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT

The pipeline of US battery materials projects is

Fueled by a flood of government support in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), companies announced 19 US battery component or mineral extraction

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,

Energy Storage Proposals Face Pushback from Some Communities

Energy storage projects are facing increasing scrutiny from local residents in parts of the U.S. Residents have voiced concerns about fires at energy storage facilities – in

Why Energy Storage Power Station Projects Are Being

As project developers scramble to adapt, one thing''s clear: the era of "build first, ask questions later" in energy storage is officially over. The projects that survive this shakeout will likely set

Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and

Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. "Boiling is important for

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