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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.
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
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
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
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
Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis
Low module costs, relatively efficient permitting processes and broad social acceptance drive the acceleration in solar PV adoption. Distributed solar PV
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
Capital Cost and Performance Characteristics for Utility-Scale
To accurately reflect the changing cost of new electric power generators in the Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), EIA commissioned Sargent & Lundy (S&L) to evaluate the overnight capital cost
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.
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 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
Solar power generation, 2025
Electricity generation from solar, measured in terawatt-hours.
How Much Energy Does a Solar Panel Produce in 2025?
Discover how much energy solar panels actually produce in 2025. Get real-world data, calculations, and factors affecting solar panel output. Free calculator included.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
The Equipment You Need For A Solar Panel System
You need solar panels, inverters, racking equipment, and
Data Centers and Their Energy Consumption:
Currently, there are no legally binding energy standards that apply explicitly to operation of data centers in the private sector. For use within the
Off-Grid Solar Load Calculator — Estimate Daily Energy Use (kWh)
Free off-grid load table calculator. List your appliances, estimate daily kWh usage for summer and winter, and correctly size your off-grid solar and battery system.
PVWatts Calculator
Estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to