Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact

MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.

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

Energy Storage Canada

Energy Storage Canada is the only national voice for energy storage in Canada today. We focus exclusively on energy storage and speak for the entire industry because we represent the full value

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

Canada Container Type ESS (Energy Storage System) Size 2026

The analysis is structured to be adaptable to any Canada Container Type ESS (Energy Storage System) Market while providing actionable, region-specific insights.

Windsor''s NextStar plant to prioritize making batteries for power grid

The NextStar electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor says it will be prioritizing energy storage system batteries — which store power for future use — when production begins this month.

Canada''s largest battery storage project breaks ground in Ontario

— Construction is now underway on the single largest battery storage facility ever procured in Canadian history, the Ontario government reports. Once complete, the new Skyview 2

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

NextStar Energy Expands into Energy Storage: Windsor Battery

Starting this month, the Windsor-based plant will begin manufacturing advanced battery cells designed to support commercial and grid-scale energy storage solutions, marking a significant

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

A snapshot of Canada''s energy storage market in 2023

The last 12 months have seen considerable development in Canada''s energy storage market. The result is a sense of powerful momentum building within the sector to accelerate the

Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance

The MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance, a five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova, aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations.

Energy Storage In Canada: Recent Developments In A Fast-Growing

The energy storage market in Canada is poised for exponential growth. Increasing electricity demand to charge electric vehicles, industrial electrification, and the production of

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.

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

Making clean energy investments more successful

New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and

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.

Market Snapshot: Energy storage in Canada may multiply by 2030

BESS is the fastest growing energy storage technology in Canada and is also the dominant storage technology in terms of capacity and number of sites. All but four projects proposed

16 Top Energy Storage Companies in Canada · February 2026

Detailed info and reviews on 16 top Energy Storage companies and startups in Canada in 2026. Get the latest updates on their products, jobs, funding, investors, founders and more.