Cooling Dubai Science Park: Emirates Central Cooling System Corporation (Empower) inked a contract to design a district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park with a total production capacity of 47k refrigeration tons (RT), according to a press release (pdf). The facility, scheduled for construction starting late 1Q 2026, will supply cooling services to nearly 80 mixed-use buildings in the park.

The plant will incorporate Empower’s proprietary technologies, including thermal energy storage systems to reduce peak load on Dubai’s power grid, and treated sewage effluent technology to minimize freshwater use in operations. AI applications and other digital tools will also be deployed to enhance efficiency, the company said.

“Empower currently operates 88 district cooling plants across Dubai,” Ahmed Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower said. The company holds some 80% share of the emirate’s district cooling market.

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