MIT is cited for research that found Uber and Lyft contribute to increased traffic congestion in major U.S. cities. This highlights the institution's role in providing data on the environmental impact of the gig economy.
MIT researchers developed a new thermal battery system capable of storing solar energy and releasing heat on demand. The university has been working on battery solutions for efficient renewable energy storage and consumption.
MIT researchers have developed new, highly efficient solar panels capable of tracking the sun's movement. The panels are designed for use in solar towers and can produce up to 20 times more electrical power than conventional panels.
Researchers from MIT have developed a new material capable of storing heat generated by solar energy systems. They are continuing to work on improving this material.
A team of researchers from MIT's Laboratory for Energy and Microsystems Innovative are working on using microbial fuel cells to generate power from wastewater.
MIT scientists, including postdoc Timothy Kucharski, developed a method for storing solar energy in photoswitching molecules that can be released as heat on demand.
Researchers from MIT have released a new study demonstrating that 'living materials' can be used to conduct electricity and emit light, potentially impacting the solar energy sector.
MIT researchers discovered a new family of materials called double perovskites that could enhance oxygen evolution reactions in hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-air batteries.
The International Genetically Engineered Machine competition (iGEM) is being held at MIT, where a group of German students are working on a bio-battery project.
Researchers from MIT have devised a method for storing energy from offshore wind turbines underwater, potentially solving a key problem for the sector.
Researchers from MIT have announced a significant breakthrough in solar energy, developing a new solar cell that has broken previous efficiency records.
MIT chemist Daniel Nocera developed an artificial leaf capable of mimicking photosynthesis, demonstrating the feasibility of converting water into hydrogen using solar energy.
