Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has signed an agreement with Wasl Group to provide district cooling services to ‘The Island’ project in Dubai, with a capacity of 23,853 refrigeration tons (RT). This service is set to commence in the first quarter of 2028 and reflects the alignment of both entities with Dubai's development vision, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Empower highlighted its commitment to advanced systems designed to reduce carbon emissions while meeting the diverse cooling requirements of the luxury beachfront development.
‘The Island’ project spans a 10.5-hectare man-made island near Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach, featuring three international hotel brands—MGM, Bellagio, and Aria. It includes over 1,500 units, such as hotel apartments and villas, alongside an extended beachfront with cafés, retail outlets, and entertainment facilities. This collaboration adds to Empower’s growing portfolio of projects, including the Wasl1 development and Wasl Tower, further supporting Dubai's sustainability goals by promoting energy-efficient solutions.
Source: Media Office