A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
Codes & Standards Draft – Energy Storage Safety
Provides safety-related criteria for molten salt thermal energy storage systems.
Your Guide to Battery Energy Storage Regulatory Compliance
As the battery energy storage market evolves, understanding the regulatory landscape is critical for manufacturers and stakeholders. This guide offers insights into compliance strategies, safety
Grid-Scale Battery Storage: Frequently Asked Questions
A battery energy storage system (BESS) is an electrochemical device that charges (or collects energy) from the grid or a power plant and then discharges that energy at a later time to provide electricity or
Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
U.S. Codes and Standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems
This document offers a curated overview of the relevant codes and standards (C+S) governing the safe deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems in the United States.
A Comprehensive Guide: U.S. Codes and Standards for Energy
While various technologies, such as flywheels, fuel cells, compressed gas, and others, are either in use or development, the primary focus of most of the jurisdictional Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is
Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that could enable them to stack multiple active components, like transistors and memory units, on top of an existing circuit, which
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
Liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost solution for ensuring a reliable power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free yet intermittent energy sources, according to a new
Understanding Energy Storage Regulations: A Comprehensive Overview
These regulations enhance grid stability by ensuring that energy storage systems effectively manage supply and demand fluctuations, thus preventing outages and maintaining system
Battery Energy Storage Systems Report
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How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Solar Safety
NFPA is keeping pace with the surge in energy storage and solar technology by undertaking initiatives including training, standards development, and research so that various stakeholders can safely
Energy Storage Safety Codes, Standards, & Regulations (CSRs)
Section 1207 – Electrical Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Continued language alignment with NFPA 855 – Scope section of 1207 reads, “Material based on NFPA 855 2023 Ed.”
Comprehensive review of energy storage systems technologies,
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the most popular energy storage systems including electrical energy storage systems, electrochemical energy storage systems, mechanical
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs —
In MIT course 15.366 (Climate and Energy Ventures) student teams select a technology and determine the best path for its commercialization in the energy sector.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.