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
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
Illuminating a Path to a Cleaner and More Resilient
Today, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) jointly published a new report titled Building a Cleaner,
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
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.
The Cuban government promises solar energy, but
The Cuban government assured this Wednesday that it will soon rank among the top three countries in the world in making the fastest progress
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
Battery Storage System Strengthens Energy Supply in Cuba
On Friday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel presented an update on the actions undertaken to resolve the energy deficit prompted by the U.S. oil blockade. During the first two
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
Cuba promises solar energy, lacks battery storage
This effort, which involves establishing approximately fifty photovoltaic parks across the nation, aims to address Cuba''s persistent energy
Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in
Cuba could beat the US''s crippling energy blockade for ever with just an $8bn investment in renewable energy. And the rest of the world should pay for it.
US sanctions, power cuts, climate crisis: why Cuba is betting on
While solar plants can only supply electricity during daylight hours, peak demand typically occurs between 7pm and 8pm but Cuba lacks battery-storage capacity, and this remains the most...
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.
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.
Cuba''s Energy Storage Project: Powering a Sustainable Future
As Caribbean nations face rising energy costs and climate challenges, Cuba has launched a groundbreaking energy storage project to support its solar power infrastructure.
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
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
Cuba''s Energy Company Begins Solar Battery
Cuba is investing in solar energy and battery storage to address its severe energy crisis, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and improve the
Cuba Begins Testing First Battery Energy Storage System to Boost
Cuba begins testing its first 50‑MW battery energy storage system, boosting grid stability, renewable integration and blackout resilience.
New Law in Cuba Makes Investing in Renewable
HAVANA, Dec 12 (IPS) - With Decree 110, published on 26 November, Cuba made it mandatory for major consumers, whether they are state or private entities, to