What''s the best way to expand the US electricity grid?
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What''s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What''s the best way to do this? A new study by MIT
An energy-storage system (ESS) is a facility connected to a grid that serves as a buffer of that grid to store the surplus energy temporarily and to balance a mismatch between
Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. "Boiling is important for
Four ventilation solutions based on fan flow direction control are numerically simulated, and their internal airflow distribution and thermal behavior are analyzed in detail.
The MIT Energy Initiative's annual research spring symposium explored artificial intelligence as both a problem and solution for the clean energy transition.
Major projects now deploy clusters of 20+ containers creating storage farms with 100+MWh capacity at costs below $280/kWh. Technological advancements are dramatically improving
This guide explores global ventilation volume standards, calculation methods, and best practices to prevent thermal runaway in battery containers. Discover how to balance safety, efficiency,
This guide explains how to calculate ventilation requirements for battery containers, explores industry standards, and provides real-world case studies to help engineers optimize thermal
Major projects now deploy clusters of 20+ containers creating storage farms with 100+MWh capacity at costs below $280/kWh. Technological advancements are dramatically improving
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron
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.
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
Determining the container strength is vital in the design of a suitable venting solution since a proper deflagration vent must be designed to operate and
Determining the container strength is vital in the design of a suitable venting solution since a proper deflagration vent must be designed to operate and relieve the pressure increase from
This article explores the HVAC design considerations for a BESS container, including its power and auxiliary consumption in both standby and operational states, as well
Learn how to prevent gas buildup in your energy storage systems by choosing, calculating, installing, and maintaining the right ventilation method.
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,
Four ventilation solutions based on fan flow direction control are numerically simulated, and their internal airflow distribution and thermal behavior are analyzed in detail.
As MIT''s first vice president for energy and climate, Evelyn Wang is working to broaden MIT''s research portfolio, scale up existing innovations, seek new breakthroughs, and
At the 2025 student-led MIT Energy Conference, energy leaders from around the world discussed how to make green technologies competitive with fossil fuels.
Giving people better data about their energy use, plus some coaching, can help them substantially reduce their consumption and costs, according to a study by MIT
Walk-in or containerized storage units must calculate venting area based on NFPA requirements, using key parameters such as: Activation Pressure
Storage containers may require ventilation based on what is being stored. There are four main types of ventilation systems that can be installed in your storage container: pre-installed
Walk-in or containerized storage units must calculate venting area based on NFPA requirements, using key parameters such as: Activation Pressure (Pstat), Permissible Pressure (Pred),
Learn how to prevent gas buildup in your energy storage systems by choosing, calculating, installing, and maintaining the right ventilation method.
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