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LIFE ITS4ZEB is part of LIFE Program and is as such funded by the European Commission.
iTS4ZEB: Integrated Thermal Energy Storages for Zero Emission Buildings

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Building energy systems must balance performance, emissions and economic aspects. ⚖️

LIFE iTS4ZEB addresses these dimensions through multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Energy production and demand rarely occur at the same time.

Thermal energy storage helps shift energy in time, enabling more flexible building energy systems. ⏱️

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Phase Change Materials store and release large amounts of heat during phase transitions, enabling compact and stable thermal energy storage. 🔬

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🏆 Congratulations to Giulia Righetti (University of Padova)!

Her presentation of LIFE iTS4ZEB results received the Best Paper Award at #MHMT2026. 👏

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LIFE iTS4ZEB is progressing across Europe. As of early April, 15 units are installed across Poland, Italy, Ireland and Spain, with more deployments planned. 🔧

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Missed our LIFE iTS4ZEB Talks webinar on latent thermal energy storage?

Catch the full session here:
https://t.co/KBMDXr0K8y

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Reminder: LIFE iTS4ZEB Talks #5 tomorrow ⏱️

Domenico Feo on PCM and thermal energy storage in practice.

https://t.co/zVUOMtlXeD

📅 April 20 | 11:00 CET

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New results from LIFE iTS4ZEB at #ICMFHT ⚙️

Claudio Zilio & Giulia Righetti presented real-scale tests comparing PCM types.

Hydrated salt outperforms organic PCM (~12 vs ~7 kWh) and shows more stable performance.

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Balancing performance, emissions and costs in building energy systems requires different types of expertise.
That is why LIFE iTS4ZEB brings together a multidisciplinary consortium of partners.

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In the last LIFE iTS4ZEB Talks webinar, Giulia Righetti explored the thermodynamics of latent thermal energy storage and the role of PCM.

Key message: PCM is a design tool, not a magic solution.

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LIFE iTS4ZEB will present results at key conferences in the coming months, including AiCARR (March 2026), the World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer and MCE in Milan.

A chance to share insights on sustainable building solutions.

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Project update: demonstrator installation at pilot sites is nearing completion. In parallel, data is being collected and analysed to support the next optimisation phase.

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LIFE iTS4ZEB combines technical development, modelling, environmental assessment and communication within one project framework.

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Thank you to Prof. Giulia Righetti for delivering LIFE iTS4ZEB Talks #4 on “The Hidden Power of Phase Change.” 🔬

Exploring latent heat storage, PCM properties & integration into residential heat pump systems. ♻️

Watch the full webinar: https://t.co/vqavpGjv4d

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LIFE iTS4ZEB Talks #4

“The Hidden Power of Phase Change”

📅 25 Feb | 🕥 10:30–11:15 CET
Prof. Giulia Righetti on latent heat storage & PCM integration in residential heat pumps.

Register:

https://t.co/BX6G3LIqPk

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LIFE iTS4ZEB explores integrated Thermal Energy Storage systems combined with heat pumps as part of a modular approach to energy-efficient buildings.

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Zero Emission Buildings need system thinking.

LIFE iTS4ZEB focuses on integrated solutions where technologies work together.

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Assessing environmental impact is a key aspect of sustainable buildings.

Within LIFE iTS4ZEB, environmental performance is evaluated as part of the project activities.

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LIFE iTS4ZEB supports renewable energy use, cost savings and lower emissions through smart energy management strategies.

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AFTER THE WEBINAR | LIFE iTS4ZEB TALKS #3

Yesterday, Nicola Moro introduced the Life Cycle Assessment approach used in LIFE iTS4ZEB and discussed how environmental impacts of energy systems are assessed across their life cycle.

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