Buildings use about 40% of the world’s energy, and a huge chunk of that goes to cooling. In fact, 15% of global emissions come from the energy used to cool buildings. With climate change making temperatures rise, people are using more energy to run air conditioners, which only increases emissions and harms the planet.

We’ve developed smart panels that work like heat batteries. These panels are made from phase change materials that absorb excess heat when room temperatures rise, reducing the need for air conditioning. This reduces cooling energy use by up to 25%. At night, the panels release the stored heat, preparing for the next day’s temperature changes.