Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) signed an agreement with Cityland Real Estate Development to provide district cooling services to Cityland Mall, at Global Village in Dubai, with a total capacity of 14,000 Refrigeration Tonnes (RT).
The agreement reflects the growing adoption of district cooling technology by real estate industry that now invests largely in sustainable technologies such as district cooling which drives higher returns on investments to the businesses, it stated.
“This significant agreement with Empower will drive environmental as well as economical returns while making a major impact on Cityland Mall,” said Sheikh Theyab bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Cityland Group after signing the deal with Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.
He noted: “As the worlds first nature-inspired shopping destination, the unique design and development of the mall will ensure environmental sustainability while being an attractive destination for residents and tourists.”
On the contract win, Shafar said: “We are happy that Empower has been chosen to serve Cityland Mall with eco-friendly district cooling systems. This reflects the company’s ability to support Dubai’s pioneering role in reducing carbon emissions, in line with the directives of the leadership.
“Empower aims to increase its production capacity and expand its portfolio with new projects this year, through signing agreements with more local developers to adopt district cooling.”