Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

A detailed MIT analysis identifies some promising options but also raises unexpected concerns.

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.

Using the island as a model, researchers demonstrate the “DyMonDS” framework can improve resiliency to extreme weather and ease the integration of new resources.

MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations.

Study shows how smart policies could address competing land-use needs.

Because it doesn’t need expensive energy storage for times without sunshine, the technology could provide communities with drinking water at low costs.

The technique characterizes a material’s electronic properties 85 times faster than conventional methods.

Sunspots and flares could be a product of a shallow magnetic field, according to surprising new findings that may help scientists predict space weather.

An online model enables users to calculate the least-cost strategy for a specific regional grid under various assumptions; outcomes vary widely from region to region.