Emirates Central Cooling Systems (Empower) has begun construction on a new district cooling plant in Dubai’s Deira district, according to a press release (pdf). The plant will serve 46 buildings within the Deira Waterfront development. The investment ticket for the project has not been disclosed.

What we know: The plant will have a total capacity of 39k refrigeration tons (RT) and will be established over two phases. The first phase will have a capacity of approximately 20k RT and is expected to launch operations by the end of June 2025.

Complete with tech: The facility will feature technologies including thermal energy storage which optimizes energy use during on-peak and off-peak hours, and Treated Sewage Effluent to conserve freshwater, the statement added.

Empower has big expansion plans: The company expects to grow its capacity in the UAE and expand into neighboring countries as the global district cooling market — currently valued at USD 28.3 bn in 2023 — is expected to reach USD 51.9 bn by 2031. The firm holds an 80% market share in Dubai’s district cooling market, the statement added.

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