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Empower’s Deal To Provide District Cooling Services | |
| Sumita Pawar |
A report says, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced that it has signed a deal with Sobha Realty, a leading UAE developer.
To provide district cooling services to the Sobha Hartland master community, highlighted the report.
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The agreement will see Empower provide key district cooling services across eight buildings of Sobha Hartland by extending the distribution network from the company’s Meydan district cooling project. The Sobha Hartland community is situated in the MBR City and covers an area of 8 million sq ft. It offers access to premium amenities, restaurants, retail centres, educational and entertainment facilities.
Under the terms of the agreement, Empower will start serving the first two buildings during the current year, through a dedicated pipeline network to transmit and distribute district cooling energy extending from the Meydan plant.
The plant has a cooling capacity of 45,000 RT and uses advanced technologies. Empower acquired the Meydan master community district cooling project in 2021 through an agreement to supply the Meydan master community with 382,000 RT district cooling energy, covering 750 buildings in the city.
Empower’s CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, said that adding Sobha Realty projects to the company’s portfolio reflected the confidence of real estate developers and customers in its reliable services. Empower, he stated, focuses on serving landmark real estate projects and aims to provide all sectors such as, residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and others in Dubai with its eco-friendly district cooling services.
Francis Alfred, Sobha Realty MD, said that the collaboration was in line with the group’s dedication to supporting the UAE’s sustainability-focused programmes, such as the Net Zero Strategic Initiative 2050.
“Our goal is to create a portfolio of buildings that reflect our commitment to sustainably constructed environment. In every phase of our projects, sustainability is a top priority, right from incorporating eco-friendly practices, materials, and technologies during the design stage to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing project efficiency during the execution stage,” he added.
According to the report, Empower’s district cooling services offer significant energy savings of up to 50% compared to traditional air conditioning systems. The company’s focus on serving landmark real estate projects, along with its commitment to sustainability, has helped it build a strong reputation in the industry. The agreement with Sobha Realty is expected to further enhance Empower’s standing in the market and reinforce its position as a leading provider of district cooling services.