Dubai headquartered Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, (EMPOWER), has expanded the total length its district cooling pipeline network across Dubai to exceed 369kms as of the end of 2021.
The company also revealed that it had expanded by 33.2% during the period 2018-2021.
The network expansion in 2021 is attributed to the new projects added to Empower’s portfolio, most notably the Marsa Al Arab, and the expansions of Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Land Residential Complex (DLRC), Business Bay and the expansion of DIFC to provide company’s district cooling services to Wasl1 and others.
“The expansion of our district cooling network is driven by the increasing demand for environmentally-friendly district cooling services on the one hand and on the other hand, it reflects Empower’s tireless efforts to develop an infrastructure that help achieving the goals of Dubai sustainable development plans,” said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.
Bin Shafar also attributed the expansion to new commercial and residential developments in and around Dubai.
He emphasised the importance of integrating cutting-edge technologies and how they are helping to boost the efficiency of Empower’s district cooling plants and in enhancing customer experiences.
“Empower is always keen on developing its infrastructure and using the most advanced technologies to deliver the best district cooling services in line with the latest international standards,” Bin Shafar added.
He noted that Empower has actively contributed to the implementation of the various government strategies that support the adoption of clean energy, including the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per cent to 50 per cent by 2050 and reduce carbon footprint of power generation by 70 percent, the National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050, and the Long-Term National Initiative to build a green economy in the UAE under the theme “Green Economy for Sustainable Development.