Wisconsin Energy Institute
The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) is working on one of the most critical challenges of our time – the transition toward new, clean energy systems and solutions. WEI is led by scientists and engineers committed to crossing traditional research boundaries in order to make major breakthroughs in the way we source and use energy. The collaborative home of energy research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WEI fosters projects across disciplines, prepares the energy leaders of today and tomorrow, and enhances public understanding of energy issues.
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Wisconsin Goes Nuclear?: Forward in Energy Forum October 2025
Trade Off Between Safety, Mobility and Energy in Automated Vehicles
Mathematical Modeling and Optimization for the Transition of Energy Systems
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Energy Storage
The Energy Efficiency Gap in the US Building Sector
Monitoring and Maintaining Grid Stability
Badgervoltaics in Action: Agrivoltaics Research Station Opening this Summer
Health Benefits From The Low-Carbon Energy Transition
UW-Madison Renewable Electricity Goals: What Are The Options?
Microbial Madness: Battle of the Biofuel Bugs
Empowering Consumers: Navigating the Switch to Clean Energy Technologies
AI’s Energy Future: Balancing Growth, the Grid, and the Environment - Forward in Energy Forum
Day of the Badger at the Wisconsin Energy Institute
Air Quality and Public Health Impacts of Low-Carbon Technology: Metals and Ammonia
What Do Green Buildings Say: Leveraging Sustainable Buildings to Promote Sustainable Behaviors
Small and Micro Nuclear Reactors
Clean Hydrogen- Beyond Transportation
Molecular Simulations & Machine Learning for Computational Design of Materials with Oxygen Kinetics
Latine Energy Leaders: Tackling the Climate Crisis and Environmental Injustice in Wisconsin
Fusion Forward: Commercializing Fusion Technology in Wisconsin
Improving Energy Utilization through Advanced Power Cycles and Energy Storage with Mark Anderson
The History and Future of Energy Research at UW-Madison, April 2024 Forward in Energy Forum
Madeline Hayes grad student profile
Polymer Electrolytes for Next Generation Li Metal Batteries
How can consumers most effectively reduce the carbon footprint of their electricity consumption?
Decarbonizing Buildings for a Sustainable Energy Future
Day of the Badger 2024 Wisconsin Energy Institute
Turning Leftovers into Chemicals: Machine Learning Reveals Commonalities Among Microbial Communities
Weathering Together: Transforming Wisconsin's Agriculture & Energy with Integrated Weather Stations
KidWind 2024 Teaser Trailer