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Powering up for a pivotal moment

From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

October 19, 2026 MITEI

Quantum dot materials

Optimizing nanostructures for energy devices

December 21, 2017 MITEI

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Reducing risk in power generation planning

Why including non-carbon options is key

December 21, 2017 MITEI

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New technique allows rapid screening for new types of solar cells

Approach could bypass the time-consuming steps currently needed to test new photovoltaic materials.

December 20, 2017 MITEI MIT News

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Exploring ethical dimensions of climate negotiation

MIT researchers focus on empathy, transparency, and empowerment at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.

December 19, 2017 MITEI

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Undergrads gain on-the-job experience in energy with MITEI member companies

December 18, 2017 MITEI

New chair of Energy Minor Oversight Committee envisions changes for Energy Studies Minor

December 18, 2017 MITEI

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MIT conference seeks solutions for reconstruction in devastated Caribbean

Two-day workshop featuring island leaders explores ways to rebuild better, more resilient infrastructure.

December 18, 2017 MITEI MIT News

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Carbon-nanotube electrodes

Tailoring designs for energy storage, desalination

December 18, 2017 MITEI

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Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) US initiative announces 2017 awardees

December 18, 2017 MITEI

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Energy Fellows, 2017–2018

December 18, 2017 MITEI

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Making appliances—and energy grids—more efficient

December 15, 2017 MITEI

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Jing Li: Applying economics to energy technology development and deployment

December 15, 2017 MITEI

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