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
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MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Lithium-ion battery thermal modelling and characterisation: A
In this work, heat generation is identified as the primary driver of temperature change and distribution within the cell. Various battery models are reviewed and classified, driving the selection of
All-climate battery energy storage
We examine the latest developments in all-climate batteries (ACBs) that enable efficient and resilient energy storage across extreme temperature ranges, e.g., from −50 o C to +60 o C.
Giving buildings an “MRI” to make them more energy-efficient and
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI utilizes drones, thermal imaging, and AI to identify energy waste and structural issues in buildings and recommend retrofits.
MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient
MIT engineers created a carbon-cement supercapacitor that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for
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
How Does Temperature Affect Battery Performance?
In light of recent weather events, now is the time to learn all you can about how temperature can affect a battery when designing energy storage systems for
Thermal Behavior of Lithium
Safety is a major challenge plaguing the use of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) in electric vehicle (EV) applications. A wide range of operating conditions with varying temperatures and drive cycles
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
Thermal safety and thermal management of batteries
This paper summarizes the thermal hazard issues existing in the current primary electrochemical energy storage devices (Li-ion batteries) and high-energy-density devices (Li–S
Understanding ammonia energy''s tradeoffs around the world
MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
Battery plant explosions in California raise public health concerns
The more floating offshore wind turbines that are installed, the more onshore battery energy storage plants will be needed, exposing nearby communities to the heightened risk of future
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
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
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.
Thermal Management Strategies in High-Power Energy
High-power energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, face significant thermal challenges during operation, which
How hot is the energy storage battery? | NenPower
Energy storage batteries, particularly lithium-ion types, typically operate effectively within a temperature range of 20°C to 60°C. Beyond this
Temperature effect and thermal impact in lithium-ion batteries: A
Accurate measurement of temperature inside lithium-ion batteries and understanding the temperature effects are important for the proper battery management. In this review, we discuss the