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Recent publications

The role of fusion energy in a decarbonized electricity system

Modeling Impacts of Tracking on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Photovoltaic Power

Resilience of people and ecosystems under climate stress

June 2023

Clean electricity procurement for electrolytic hydrogen: A framework for determining time-matching requirements

Reforming retail electricity rates to facilitate economy-wide decarbonization

April 2023

Power crisis in the EU 3.0: Proposals to complete long-term markets

March 2023

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Research Focus Areas

The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) engages students, faculty, and researchers from across MIT to solve the world’s greatest energy challenges. Our research is aimed at developing zero- and low-carbon energy solutions to address climate change and expand global energy access. Explore our focus areas below to learn more about MITEI’s current research priorities.

To see other research beyond our current scope of focus, view our full research project listing.

Recent News

Two absorber units at Climeworks' direct air capture and storage plant, Orca. Technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air: A reality check

MIT study finds that many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” technology and therefore may not bring about the promised reduction in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

3 Questions: Representative Sean Casten on enabling a just energy transition through policy

In MIT Energy Initiative speaker series, Illinois Congressman highlights the policy measures necessary to overcome existing roadblocks and decarbonize the U.S. economy.

Ensuring a durable transition

Progress on the energy transition depends on collective action benefiting all stakeholders, agreed participants in MITEI’s annual research conference.

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