Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has kicked off the modernisation and upgradation work at the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) district cooling plant in Dubai. 

 

According to Empower, the AED102 million ($28 million) upgradation contract marks the third upgrade of the district cooling plant in the 19 years since its initial launch. 

 

The JBR plant was modernised for the first time in 2016 using Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) technology. The second modernisation was done by adding Thermal Energy Storage (TSE) tanks with an additional capacity of 10,000 refrigeration tons (RT) of cooling, while the third modernisation is being made through the upgradation of cooling towers for greater efficiency.

 

The upgradation work will elevate the plant up to the next generation of district cooling systems and ensure that the JBR and Blue Waters area continues receiving high-quality cooling services, said Empower in its statement.

 

The project will incorporate cutting-edge technologies to improve the energy efficiency and reliability of the cooling system, it stated. The entire work is expected to be completed by 2025, it added.

 

On the plant upgrade, CEO Ahmad bin Shafar said the JBR plant work was part of a pre-set plan to upgrade the infrastructure of all Empower plants in Dubai.

 

This upgrading process contributes to achieving huge savings in energy, increasing efficiency, significantly reducing carbon emissions, and relieving pressure on the national power grid, stated Bin Shafar.

 

"The plant serves millions of tourists, visitors, and residents, as the JBR and Bluewaters areas are among the largest eco-friendly residential area in the world. Also, the plant serves many mega buildings and nearly 19 luxury hotels," he added.-TradeArabia News Service