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Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

13/10/2026 PROJECTS
STORM: Why Policymakers Need Tested Energy Solutions?
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STORM: Why Policymakers Need Tested Energy Solutions?

How can policymakers make informed choices about emerging energy technologies? Testing and real-world demonstrations provide essential evidence on safety, performance and durability, helping reduce implementation risks, protect long-term investment and support wider adoption.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

09/10/2026 PROJECTS
STORM Web-GIS: Mediterranean Climate Characterization for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage
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STORM Web-GIS: Mediterranean Climate Characterization for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage

How can climate data help identify opportunities for seasonal thermal energy storage? Within STORM, UNICAMPANIA and partners are developing a Web-GIS framework that maps solar resources and heating and cooling needs across five Mediterranean countries, supporting preliminary assessments of where these systems could be implemented.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

05/10/2026 PROJECTS
University of Palermo presents the first STORM simulation results at SDEWES 2026 in Spain
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University of Palermo presents the first STORM simulation results at SDEWES 2026

Presented under the title 'Performance Assessment of a Solar-Based BTES System Integrated with an Innovative Hybrid Thermo-Electric Cogeneration Unit for Mediterranean Buildings', the study uses five-year simulations to show how the served thermal load changes seasonal storage use, photovoltaic contribution and building comfort.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

01/10/2026 OPPORTUNITIES PROJECTS
STORM: Call for Tenders for a Solar-Assisted Borehole Thermal Energy Storage System in Lebanon
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STORM: Call for Tenders for a Solar-Assisted Borehole Thermal Energy Storage System in Lebanon

The American University of Beirut invites tenders for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a Solar-Assisted Borehole Thermal Energy Storage system at Bliss Hall, under the STORM project. Submission Deadline: 30 October 2026

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

25/09/2026 PROJECTS
STORM’s Jordan Pilot Brings Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage to Ajloun Forest Reserve
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STORM’s Jordan Pilot Brings Seasonal Heat Storage to Ajloun Forest Reserve

At Jordan’s Ajloun Forest Reserve, STORM is developing a solar-assisted heating system designed to store summer solar heat for winter use. Combining solar collectors, an underground seasonal storage tank and heat pumps, the proposed pilot will serve ten accommodation units, demonstrating how thermal energy storage can support sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

18/09/2026 PROJECTS
STORM at Lebanon Grand Energy Event 2026: Advancing the Mediterranean Energy Transition through Regional Cooperation
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STORM at Lebanon Grand Energy Event 2026: Advancing the Mediterranean Energy Transition through Regional Cooperation

On 10 September, STORM joined the panel discussion “Powering the Mediterranean Energy Transition: Interreg NEXT MED Programme Turning Regional Cooperation into Impact.” The session explored how partnerships across the Mediterranean can help address shared energy challenges and support the development, adoption and wider replication of sustainable solutions.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

01/09/2026 PROJECTS
STORM: Why Subsurface Conditions Matter for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage Systems in the Mediterranean?
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STORM: Why Subsurface Conditions Matter for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage Systems in the Mediterranean?

Across the Mediterranean, rock and soil properties, groundwater movement, drilling conditions and environmental constraints can determine a seasonal thermal energy storage project’s efficiency, cost and impact. This STORM article explores why the ground could be an active part of a seasonal thermal energy storage system and why careful site investigation is essential from the earliest design stages.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

28/08/2026 PROJECTS
STORM: Why Policymakers Need Tested Energy Solutions?
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STORM: Why Policymakers Need Tested Energy Solutions?

As global energy investment grows, tested technologies can give policymakers the evidence needed to reduce risks, protect long-term investments, and support the safe and reliable adoption of innovative energy solutions.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region

03/08/2026 PROJECTS
STORM Explores Solar Borehole Thermal Energy Storage: Lessons from International Case Studies
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STORM Explores Solar Borehole Thermal Energy Storage: Lessons from International Case Studies

Drawing on case studies from Canada, Germany, and Denmark, this article explores how Solar Borehole Thermal Energy Storage can capture summer heat for use in winter. The lessons offer valuable insights for STORM as it advances seasonal thermal energy storage solutions adapted to Mediterranean conditions.

Integrating Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage in the Mediterranean Region