Successful programs aren’t limited to well-off towns with strong environmental movements.

Researchers develop a novel technique using graphene to create solar cells they can mount on surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape.

MIT Energy Initiative Director of Research Francis O’Sullivan reflects on current trends in the utility industry, as well as potential solutions to current challenges.

Analysis shows the design and framing of renewable energy policies can strengthen public support — or opposition.

Funding will establish MIT professorship and support low-carbon energy and climate initiatives.

Award-winning paper by Arun Singh shows how one of the world’s fastest-growing economies can expand its energy consumption while limiting emissions.

New design cuts costs, energy needs for drip irrigation, bringing the systems within reach for more farmers.

Analysis shows system could economically bring fresh water and renewable energy storage to drought-stricken coastal regions worldwide.

ENN Group, one of China’s largest private energy companies, will join MITEI’s Center for Energy Storage Research.

Coordinating smart appliances and electric cars may help balance supply and demand in the power grid.