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New Research Scholarship Opportunity Under the STORM Project at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
A new 24-month research scholarship opportunity is available under the STORM project at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli. The scholarship focuses on seasonal thermal energy storage, GIS mapping, dynamic simulation, and sustainable heating and cooling systems in Mediterranean countries. Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Italian time).
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University of Palermo Opens Research Scholarship Opportunity Under the STORM Project
A new research scholarship opportunity has been launched by the University of Palermo under the STORM project. The 24-month scholarship will support research on underground thermal energy storage and trigeneration systems, contributing to more sustainable heating and cooling solutions in the Mediterranean.
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STORM conducts baseline energy assessment at Ajloun Forest Reserve pilot site in Jordan
STORM partners conducted on-site energy baseline measurements at the Ajloun Forest Reserve pilot in Jordan, collecting U-values, thermal imaging data, and electricity consumption readings to design an evidence-based seasonal thermal energy storage system for 38 eco-cabins.
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STORM Highlights Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage at Interreg NEXT MED Launch Event in Lebanon
At the Interreg NEXT MED Launch Event in Lebanon, STORM demonstrated how seasonal thermal energy storage can reduce fossil fuel dependence in buildings across the Mediterranean. Represented by Prof. Shadi Najjar (AUB), the project highlighted scalable solutions that turn abundant solar energy into year-round heating and cooling.
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STORM is Calling for a First-Level Controller in Spain
Fundació Privada Knowledge Innovation Market BCN (KIMbcn), partner of the STORM project in Spain, is looking for First-Level Control (FLC) service providers through an open call for tenders.
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STORM Demonstration Pilot in Barcelona: Smarter Cooling for Mediterranean Cities
The EU-funded STORM project showcases how thermal energy storage can make urban cooling more efficient and resilient, through a demonstration in Barcelona and complementary pilots in Beirut, Ajloun, and Palermo addressing diverse Mediterranean energy challenges.
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STORM Highlights the Role of Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in Green Living Areas at MED Talks
STORM participated alongside the Interreg NEXT MED in the 3rd Edition of MED Talks, contributing to discussions on energy transition and green living areas in the Mediterranean.
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STORM Showcases Innovative Thermal Energy Storage Solutions at the World Energy Council Lebanon Gathering
The STORM project took part in the 5th Gathering of the World Energy Council (WEC) Lebanon Committee, held on 11 December 2025 at the Phoenicia Beirut Hotel, bringing together leading energy experts, policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives to discuss the future of sustainable energy in Lebanon and the region.
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STORM Paves the Way for Sustainable Heating and Cooling Across the Mediterranean
STORM – Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region has officially launched marking a major step toward cleaner, more efficient heating and cooling systems across the Mediterranean.
Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region