Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.
Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative •
mit
April 10, 2025 • ~13 min
April 10, 2025 • ~13 min
Unlocking the secrets of fusion’s core with AI-enhanced simulations
Fusion’s future depends on decoding plasma’s mysteries. Simulations can help keep research on track and reveal more efficient ways to generate fusion energy.
Julianna Mullen | Plasma Science and Fusion Center •
mit
Feb. 18, 2025 • ~7 min
Feb. 18, 2025 • ~7 min
How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico?
Using the island as a model, researchers demonstrate the “DyMonDS” framework can improve resiliency to extreme weather and ease the integration of new resources.
David Chandler | MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems •
mit
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~8 min
New climate chemistry model finds “non-negligible” impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
MIT study confirms the climate impacts of hydrogen, recommends leak prevention be a priority as infrastructure for handling this clean-burning fuel is built.
Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative •
mit
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~12 min
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~12 min
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