Emirates Central Cooling Systems (Empower) will use advanced technologies in its new Deira Waterfront district cooling plant, work for which has started.
The main construction contract for the facility, which will serve over 46 buildings within the Deira Waterfront development, has recently been awarded. Work is progressing on schedule under the direct supervision of Empower’s in-house project team.
The new plant will be completed in two phases, reaching a total production capacity of 39,000 refrigeration ton (RT). The first phase, with a capacity of approximately 20,000 RT, is scheduled to become operational by the end of June 2025.
Award-winning technologies such as Thermal Energy Storage (TES), which optimises the energy usage during on-peak and off-peak hours, and Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE), which helps conserve fresh water, will be integrated into the plant.
Ahmad bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer of Empower, commented: “Our teams are increasing their efforts to provide reliable and high-quality district cooling services to customers across Dubai. Empower is committed to expanding its projects and operations to meet the growing demand for district cooling.
“These efforts will result in developing our infrastructure, expanding distribution networks, increasing the number of cooling plants, and targeting new areas to be covered by district cooling systems such as the Deira Waterfront. This will contribute to expanding our customer base to reach around 140,000 by the end of the year.”
The new plant is designed according to the highest international standards, taking into account sustainable green building standards and Dubai’s recent urban developments, and in harmony with overall aesthetic appearance of the area and exteriors of the buildings in the development.
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