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01 December 2019

Etihad Esco to install solar PV unit at BITS Pilani Dubai

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad Esco), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced the signing of an agreement with BITS Pilani Dubai Campus for the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system of capacity 500 kWp.

A leading energy service company, Etihad Esco says upon completion, the project will generate an estimated 750,000 kWh of energy annually for the campus.

Etihad Esco aims to create a viable performance contracting market for energy service companies by auditing and proposing energy conservation measures to major contractors/developers, bringing Dubai closer to the achievement of its sustainability goals, it adds.

“At Etihad Esco, we remain keen to serve educational institutions as we attach great importance to setting the right examples for the future generation,” remarks Ali Al Jassim, the CEO of Etihad Esco, after signing the deal with BITS Pilani (Dubai Campus) officials, director Ranendra N Saha and general manager Krishna Kumar Singh.

“The implementation of the solar project for BITS Pilani Dubai will not only help us add value to the efforts aimed at generating green energy, but also encourage other universities in the region to contribute to energy savings and become advocates for promotion of renewable energy,” he states.

On the new solar PV system, Saha says BITS Pilani Dubai believed in setting an example for its students by implementing what it preached.

“We are glad to have partnered with Etihad Esco for the installation of solar panels at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus as it will help our students to understand the importance of using and generating clean and renewable energy,” says the official.

Imdaad secures Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank FM contract

Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management (FM) services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, has signed a new contract with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) for the provision of hard FM services.

As per the deal, Imdaad will deliver a full spectrum of hard FM services, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), ventilation, and air-conditioning services at ADIB offices and branches throughout the UAE.

The contract encompasses over 100 locations across all seven emirates, including the company’s offices, direct sales centres, branches, and data centres, it states.

On the win, Group CEO Jamal Abdulla Lootah says: “We are delighted to enter into this contract with ADIB, one of the region’s leading financial institutions. Imdaad’s client portfolio encompasses the largest number of major banks in the UAE, reflecting our expertise in handling challenging, large-scale projects with highly specialised sets of logistical requirements.”

“The banking industry represents a crucial component for the stability and prosperity of society, and we are proud to deliver a full spectrum of world-class FM services and innovative solutions to ensure financial institutions can operate with confidence and contribute to sustainable prosperity for the UAE and its people,” he states.

Imdaad team’s endeavours are supported by innovative technologies including a ground-breaking, 360-degree smartphone-based solution that was developed to help cater to the complex needs of banking industry clients, remarks Lootah.

The app offers accurate real-time tracking and digitisation of operational data, contributing to the efficient allocation of resources and ensuring a swift response in time-critical scenarios, he adds.

Lamprell in partnership deal with UAE digital group Injazat

Lamprell, a leading UAE-based provider of fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the offshore and onshore oil and gas and energy sector, has joined hands with Abu Dhabi-based Injazat to create and market innovative digital solutions focused on the oil and gas and renewables markets.

Injazat, wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, is a regional market leader for digital transformation, innovation, IT, data centre and managed services with a broad services portfolio covering the infrastructure, application, cyber defence and cloud domains.

Lamprell and Injazat, which have signed a MoU for collaboration on the digital solutions for the oil and gas and renewables markets, are already working on a portfolio of technology-enabled digital ventures that will create new value for their target customers in the region.

On the tie-up, Lamprell CEO Christopher McDonald says: “This is a pivotal milestone in our history. The world is changing. It’s critical that we stay ahead of the curve and push the boundaries from conventional thinking to ensure the group is positioned well for the future. Working with a digital-enabler like Injazat is providing us new capabilities and channels to expand and take to market our offering, and that will underpin the future sustainability of the business,” he states.

Injazat CEO Khaled AlMelhi says: “Embracing new technologies and enabling digital transformation lies at the very core of our mission and business strategy. Through our collaboration with Lamprell we aim to create innovative digital solutions to solve the most pressing problems faced by the region’s energy and renewables industry.”