Concrete packs ten times the power
(Photo: MIT)
Oktober 1, 2025 – Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a concept that allows concrete to function as an energy capacitor. Floors and walls can therefore store electricity while remaining load-bearing. Although capacity is still modest, the low cost and global availability of concrete make the idea promising, according to MIT. Large volumes could collectively buffer significant energy. Applications include self-sufficient buildings combined with solar power, or infrastructure powering its own sensors. The study illustrates how traditional construction materials can gain new functions.
