MIT is currently focused on how to solve the hard problems around energy — both supplying it for a growing planet and harvesting it more environmentally friendly. While many labs and centers work on these problems, a central point in the work is the MIT Energy Initiative.
Dionne present her work at EmTech 2011: Solar cells that see more light. Stanford University Read more: http://techre.vu/xQwrxN
Dr. Steven Chu, US Secretary of EnergyWednesday November 30, 2011
Kevin Cedrone addresses a wide variety of vehicle propulsion technologies in this short interview. From internal combustion engines and hybrids to electric vehicles and biofuels, Kevin discusses the importance of each technology based on criteria such as efficiency, emissions, drivability, ...
A special Seminar by MIT Energy Initiative and MIT China Energy and Environment Research Group
Researchers at Stanford are making transparent battery electrodes that could power future gadgets.
This video was broadcasted at MIT 150 Open House on April 30th 2011. It presents the Club and its mission, featuring a selection of the Club's 2010-2011 Executive Committee Members: Addison Stark, Guillaume Fernet, Cristina Botero, Jared Silvia, Melissa Zgola, Max ...
The 2011 MIT Energy Conference gathered more than 1,000 at the Westin Copley for the MIT Energy Club's annual flagship event. This video captures what makes the Conference unique and deeply grounded in the MIT Energy Club's values.
The CTO of Suntech Power describes an innovative way to make the active materials for generating solar power.
Harry Atwater, the founder of a new startup called Alta Devices, outlines his plans to make solar affordable.
A new lab is inventing innovative ways to package and install solar cells, with the aim of making solar energy far more affordable.
Technology Review visits Leyden Energy's pilot production line in Fremont, California to see how batteries are made.
Startup company QD Vision demonstrates their full color quantum-dot display. This prototype is the first step towards a low-power, richly colorful display.
In this short interview, Dr. Hengwei Liu addresses the main aspects of a potential U.S.-China Partnership on Climate Change. This video is a follow-up of Dr. Liu's talk for the MIT Energy Club's Energy 101 Series. Dr. Liu is a Research Associate at TUFTS University ...
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging is expected to take place primarily in homes in the near-term. But, even today, EV owners would benefit from chargers at office buildings, garages, and public locations, and widely available charging infrastructure might alleviate range ...
Harnessing renewable energy for the production of fuels holds the potential to curb our dependence on fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and stimulate the global economy. Technologies such as electrofuels, artificial photosynthesis, and biofuels are ...
James E. Rogers Chairman, President and CEO, Duke Energy Jim Rogers has been chairman of the board, president and CEO of Duke Energy since January 2007. He has more than 21 years of experience as a utility CEO. He was named president and CEO of Duke Energy following ...
Ray Mabus Secretary of the U.S. Navy Ray Mabus is the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy. As Secretary, he leads America's Navy and Marine Corps and is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $150 billion and almost 900,000 people. The Secretary of the ...
At the Tip of the Spear: Military Leadership in Energy Innovation Funding from the U.S. Military plays an important role in research and development of energy technology. How has the military influenced energy innovation in recent years, and what military-related ...
Small and Medium Nuclear Reactors: Is Our Future Downsizing? There is revival of interest in small and simpler units for generating electricity from nuclear power, and for process heat. What are the most promising technologies involved and which ones have a viable ...
Promotional Video Highlighting the MIT Energy Conference