Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has witnessed that the district cooling consumption of its customers (Refrigeration Tons per hour) has increased by 20% in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023. This represents a significant rise in demand for the company’s district cooling services over the past five years, from 2019 to 2023, reaching approximately 55%.
Meeting the growing demand for district cooling solutions in Dubai, Empower’s connected capacity has reached 1.53 million refrigeration tons (RT) in the first half of 2024, while the contracted capacity has increased to more than 1.72 million RT, recording a significant growth of 44% in number of agreements signed during the period compared to the same period of last year. This shows the growing importance of district cooling systems that have become an integral part of the planning and designing of modern and environmentally friendly buildings in Dubai and the world in general.
Commenting on the development, Ahmad bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer of Empower, said, “We are seeing a growing awareness among real-estate developers, building owners and end-users about district cooling and its economic and environmental gains, especially as district cooling solutions is scientifically proven to be efficient in combating climate change, preserving the environment, reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and saving energy.”
