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
China launches world''s first grid-forming sodium-ion
The facility supports more than 30 local wind and solar power stations, alleviating the impact of intermittent supply and facilitating the
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.
China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage: Innovations and
As renewable energy adoption accelerates, China Southern Power Grid (CSG) is leading the charge in deploying cutting-edge energy storage solutions.
Future of Grid-Side Energy Storage in Eastern & Southern China by
Both regions will enhance supply security and flexibility through storage, demand-side resources, and inter-regional power exchange.
MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems unveils plans for
America is one step closer to tapping into a new and potentially limitless clean energy source today, with the announcement from MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) that it
Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT
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 channel
China''s Energy Storage Sector Sees Institutional Breakthrough with
Southern Power Grid Energy Storage, a key industry player, responded that the specific impact depends on provincial-level implementation rules but expects the policy to boost grid-side
China Southern Grid Pledges $9 Billion in Pumped Hydro
China Southern Power Grid Co.''s listed storage unit aims to add eight facilities in that time, to serve electricity networks spanning five provinces including the country''s richest manufacturing
China Launches Grid-Forming Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Plant
“China Southern Power Grid (CSG) announced on May 26 the commissioning of the Baochi Energy Storage Station in Wenshan, Yunnan province — a national pilot project and the first
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
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
China flips switch on cutting-edge energy facility with incredible
A new energy storage plant featuring sodium- and lithium-ion batteries has opened in China''s Yunnan province. The energy storage station, operated by China Southern Power Grid, is
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
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.
The prospects of energy storage technology development in China:
As China accelerates the deployment of renewable energy, the stability of the power system faces persistent operational constraints. Energy storage, serving as a pivotal enabling
China flips switch on cutting-edge energy facility with
A new energy storage plant featuring sodium- and lithium-ion batteries has opened in China''s Yunnan province. The energy storage station,
China launches world''s first grid-forming sodium-ion battery storage
The facility supports more than 30 local wind and solar power stations, alleviating the impact of intermittent supply and facilitating the integration of high shares of renewables into the grid.
China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage Solutions: Powering
Discover how advanced energy storage containers are revolutionizing grid management and renewable energy integration across China.
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
China Launches Grid-Forming Sodium-Ion Battery
“China Southern Power Grid (CSG) announced on May 26 the commissioning of the Baochi Energy Storage Station in Wenshan, Yunnan
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
Major Policy Breakthrough! China Officially Includes New-Type Energy
On January 30, 2026, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly issued Notice on Improving Generation-side Capacity Pricing