Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has signed a contract to construct its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village. The facility will have a production capacity of 37,000 refrigeration tons (RT) upon completion.
The construction will proceed according to schedule under the supervision of Empower’s in-house projects team.
The plant will feature cooling technologies that offer energy and water efficiency.
Empower to build 37,000 RT district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village Dubai
The Jumeirah Village project represents one of Empower’s developments in the area. The company is building six district cooling plants to serve the entire area, with a combined capacity of 256,000 RT.
The new plant will join the existing unmanned district cooling plant, which has a cooling capacity of 49,000 RT. The facility will provide services to residential, commercial, and hospitality buildings in the area.
The plant will integrate Thermal Energy Storage (TES) and Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) technologies to ensure efficiency and performance in producing and distributing chilled water.
Empower to deploy TSE and TES technologies in new Jumeirah Village plant
“Empower continues its strategic expansion by developing and operating next-generation district cooling plants that leverage the latest and most sustainable global technologies. The construction of the second plant in Jumeirah Village marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance its operational capacity and meet the growing demand for district cooling services in the area, in line with the highest standards of environmental efficiency and technological innovation,” Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower said in a statement.
“Empower is committed to implementing advanced solutions that optimise energy consumption and preserve natural resources. These include the use of thermal energy storage technologies and treated water in district cooling operations, which enhance operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions,” he added.
“This expansion reflects Empower’s continued commitment to supporting the vision of Dubai’s wise leadership to position the emirate as a global model of sustainability and energy efficiency, while strengthening the UAE’s status as a leading hub for smart and environmentally friendly solutions. Through its ambitious projects, Empower continues to exemplify responsible innovation and contribute to building a more sustainable future for generations to come,” Bin Shafar continued.
Empower is the world’s district cooling services provider. The company operates facilities across Dubai, delivering chilled water to developments throughout the emirate.
