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‘Thermal batteries’ could efficiently store wind and solar power in a renewable grid

Researchers from MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory successfully achieved a nearly 30% efficiency increase in a thermophotovoltaic cell—a semiconductor structure that converts photons from heat into electricity, similar to the way a solar cell changes sunlight into power.
April 13, 2022 In the media Science

Podcast: What are the right (and wrong) ways to do carbon capture and storage?

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog discusses the role that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) can have in combatting climate change, the different forms of CCUS, and the challenges the technology has to overcome.
April 8, 2022 In the media The Economy, Land and Climate Podcast

Can carbon capture reverse climate change?

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog explains the different facets of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in a deep dive video by Bloomberg Green. He explores this suite of negative emissions technologies and how companies are using CCUS to combat climate change.
March 23, 2022 In the media Bloomberg Green

Dust-repellent solar panels could save billions of gallons of water

Dust accumulation on solar panels can have major impacts on their performance, and washing the panels uses a huge amount of water. Engineers from MIT have now developed a waterless cleaning method to remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.
March 22, 2022 In the media Popular Science

The car of the future may be built from crude oil leftovers

Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have found a new, inexpensive way to create carbon fiber using leftover waste from crude oil processing. This discovery could allow for carbon fiber to be utilized much more widely than it is today, creating lighter and more efficient cars at a more affordable price.
March 21, 2022 In the media Daily Beast

Boston tech startups bet big on batteries

Boston area tech startups, including many with strong ties to MIT, are leading the way in advancing battery technology by developing next-gen lithium-ion batteries and new, grid-scale storage solutions.
March 17, 2022 In the media Boston Globe

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