The MIT Energy Initiative (Part1)

Introduction to the MIT Energy Initiative

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:49:55 -0800

Established in September of 2006, this is an institute-wide intiative designed to help transform the global energy system to meet the needs of the future and to help build a bridge to that future by improving today's energy systems.

Director of the MIT Energy Intiative Discusses Objectives

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:59:04 -0800

Professor Ernest J. Moniz, Director of the MIT Energy Initiative, discusses the origins and objectives of this institute-wide program.

Energy-Efficient Daylighting

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:05:29 -0800

Professor Marilyne Andersen of MIT's Department of Architecture Building Technology discusses her research in daylighting: energy-efficient lighting for indoors.

Research on Energy-Efficient Daylighting

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:11:44 -0800

Professor Marilyne Andersen of MIT's Department of Architecture Building Technology discusses her research in daylighting and provides a lab tour.

Nanotube-Enhanced Ultracapacitor

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:20:31 -0800

Professor Joel Schindall of MIT's Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems discusses his work in developing a fast-charging, long-lived ultracapacitor that provides quick energy and holds as much energy as a battery of equal dimensions.

Saying Goodbye to Batteries

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:25:27 -0800

Professor Joel Schindall of MIT's Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems discusses his work in developing a fast-charging, long-lived ultracapacitor that has the potential of replacing standard batteries; a tour of the lab is provided.

Improvements to the Car Battery

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:31:14 -0800

Professor Joel Schindall of MIT's Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems discusses how his work in developing a fast-charging, long-lived ultracapacitor can provide significant improvements to today's car battery.