New research suggests ways to optimize US climate policy design for a just energy transition.

A new way of processing rare-earth and other key metals to separate them from other materials could reduce environmental impact and cost.

A new computational simulator can help predict whether changes to materials or design will improve performance in new photovoltaic cells.

Researchers make the case for a semisolid electrochemical compound as a cost-efficient, grid-scale battery backup for wind and solar power.

A new study finds that investments in R&D on materials and chemistry were key, while economies of scale contributed less.

By incorporating the scattering of RF waves into fusion simulations, MIT physicists improve heating and current drive predictions for fusion plasmas.

MIT-led team finds holistic optimization of electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure is favorable for emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.

New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.

Analyzing California’s power system, MITEI researchers show that hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar.

Study gauges the pace of shifting to battery power.