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
Global Energy Storage Growth Upheld by New Markets
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China, the sector
Energy storage in 2025: Year in review
In 2025, US energy storage sector experienced a turbulent ride as the Trump administration took significant action to roll back and eliminate key
US battery storage boom extends into 2025; nearly 19 GW under
The US Energy Information Administration expects 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage resources to come online this year, or 29% of anticipated capacity additions, second only to solar with 32.5 GW of
Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
Geothermal energy, a clean, continuous energy source accessible in many locations, has been slow to catch on. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans made extensive use of geothermal
U.S. Adds 58 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025
Two-thirds of all utility scale energy storage capacity installed in 2025 was built in states won by President Donald Trump, including 9 of the top 15 states for new installations. Texas is set to
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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
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
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 channel
Energy Storage Rides a Wave of Growth but Uncertainty Looms:
In this report, our lawyers outline key developments and emerging trends that will shape the energy storage market in 2025 and beyond.
SEIA: US installed 57.6 GWh of new energy storage
Two-thirds of all utility-scale energy storage capacity installed in 2025 was built in states won by President Donald Trump, including nine of the
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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO MBA ''12 Emily Reichert highlights the state government''s unique approach to fostering and keeping clean energy innovation.
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
Study: Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to
Investigators in the MIT Energy Initiative and the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center have found that — depending on its future cost and performance — fusion energy has the potential
What 2025 holds for the US energy storage market
2025 is expected to be another significant year for energy storage development and deployment in the US. According to the Energy Information
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
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
The Top 10 Largest Renewable Energy Storage
Drawing from comprehensive industry data, here''s my exclusive ranking of the Top 10 Largest Renewable Energy Storage Projects of 2025
REPORT: US Energy Storage Installations Through Q3 2025 Surpass
Overall Q3 installations increased 31% year-over-year, though the market declined 6% compared to Q2 2025''s record highs. The utility-scale storage segment drove growth with 4.6 GW
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