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Bee’ah and Tabreed join forces
to develop district cooling
projects in Sharjah
ee’ah, a leading Middle East sustainability pioneer,
and the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed),
a leading international district cooling developer based
in the UAE, have signed a partnership agreement to jointly explore
the development of large-scale district cooling projects in the
Emirate of Sharjah.
The partnership was signed by Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO
of Bee’ah, and Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of Tabreed. Under the
agreement, Bee’ah and Tabreed will develop potential district
cooling projects at locations across Sharjah. District cooling is more
environmentally friendly and cost-efficient than traditional space
cooling methods and is in line with Bee’ah’s vision to drive a more
sustainable quality of life.
Commenting on the agreement, Bee’ah’s Al Huraimel said: “Bee’ah
has made significant investments in sustainability and infrastructure
in Sharjah to date. Our partnership with Tabreed is a further
illustration of our continued commitment to seek new solutions that
are more sustainable and cost-competitive. The UAE faces extreme
weather conditions, especially during summer, but through new
district cooling projects, we hope to tackle this issue through more
energy-efficient measures.”
Bader Al Lamki, Tabreed’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are
pleased to be partnering with Bee’ah to explore opportunities to
bring reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient district cooling solutions
to the Emirate of Sharjah. Our strong core business, innovative
technology, experienced team and structuring capabilities have made
Tabreed the partner of choice, and we look forward to contributing to
the continued growth and long-term sustainability of the Emirate.”
District cooling is a key part of the district energy systems that
are the foundation of sustainable, economic and urban development.
Ideal for large-scale, high density developments such as downtown
business districts, airports, university campuses, residential towers
and commercial establishments.
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Bee’ah and Tabreed have signed an agreement to
explore the development of large-scale district
cooling projects in Sharjah
District cooling relies on a centralised cooling plant that provides
cooling to buildings within its grid. The plant supplies chilled water
via insulated underground piping networks to a cluster of buildings in
a service area or district.
Energy Transfer Stations (ETS) then utilises the chilled water
to force cold air inside the buildings to produce an air-conditioned
environment with warm water then returning to the plant to be re-
chilled and redistributed. In some cases, plants use nearby sea water
instead of potable water, leading to further environmental benefits
and water savings.
District cooling is highly efficient and cost-effective, providing
cost savings from building operations and maintenance to reduce
energy consumption, while still efficiently delivering on cooling
requirements. The collaboration is designed to increase the use of this
energy-efficient district cooling solution among some of the largest
projects in Sharjah.
Space cooling represents up to 70% of electricity consumption
at peak times in hotter countries such as the UAE. The International
Energy Agency estimates that the energy used by such cooling will
more than triple by 2050. With 60 to 80% less energy consumption
than the average conventional cooling systems, centralised district
cooling will play a major role in tackling this global challenge.
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