MIT and Northwestern researchers create hybrid perovskite materials that could help improve the quality of solar cells and light sources.

New roll-to-roll production method could enable lightweight, flexible solar devices and a new generation of display screens.

Modeling study shows battery reuse systems could be profitable for both electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations.

MIT’s vice president for research identifies three areas that show particular promise for climate action.

Fusion energy community makes unified statement on priorities in report for Department of Energy Policy Advisory Group.

Most materials have a fixed ability to conduct heat, but applying voltage to this thin film changes its thermal properties drastically.

System achieves new level of efficiency in harnessing sunlight to make fresh potable water from seawater.

Starting with higher-value niche markets and then expanding could help perovskite-based solar panels become competitive with silicon.

Solar panel costs have dropped lately, but slimming down silicon wafers could lead to even lower costs and faster industry expansion.

MIT researchers review renewable energy and carbon pricing policies as states consider repealing or relaxing renewable portfolio standards.