Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, GHG Emissions, Wind - April 4, 2025
MIT Launches Alliance to Accelerate Energy Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) entered a new strategic alliance seeking to advance cutting-edge energy technologies for electrification, decarbonization and renewable power.
The collaboration with GE Vernova will support research and innovation in the energy sector. As part of the alliance, GE Vernova will provide $50 million over five years to fund research initiatives, student fellowships, and internships, as well as educational and professional development programs for GE Vernova employees. The partnership will be managed through MIT’s Office of Strategy, bringing together faculty, researchers and students to address some of the most pressing challenges in energy and climate technology.
“This alliance embodies the spirit of the MIT Climate Project — combining cutting-edge research, a shared drive to tackle today’s toughest energy challenges, and a deep sense of optimism about what we can achieve together,” said Sally Kornbluth, President of MIT, in a statement. “With the combined strengths of MIT and GE Vernova, we have a unique opportunity to make transformative progress in the flagship areas of electrification, decarbonization, and renewables acceleration.”
The alliance will fund approximately 12 projects annually. Starting in September 2025, the alliance will launch a series of research projects tackling three flagship areas critical to the future of energy.
In electrification, it will focus on building the “grid of the future” by integrating renewables, enhancing grid resiliency with cutting-edge hardware and software, and strengthening cybersecurity for critical energy infrastructure. In decarbonization, it will work to meet the world’s growing needs for electricity while accelerating breakthroughs in carbon-free energy solutions, including next generation nuclear technologies; hydrogen and ammonia; and advancing carbon capture technologies. The alliance will also drive innovation in wind power, energy storage, and AI-driven operational optimization to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability of renewables.
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