Dubai has cemented its position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, reaffirmed its pivotal role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure through the expansion of its plants and networks across key locations.
“Dubai has cemented its position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure, guided by the forward-looking vision of our wise leadership, which has made energy efficiency and sustainability fundamental pillars of urban development”, explained HE Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower.
Expansion strategies
Empower continues to implement well-planned expansion strategies to enhance its cooling capacity and broaden its services across Dubai.
The company recently awarded the design contract for its fifth district cooling plant in Business Bay, which will have a total cooling capacity of approximately 44,000 RT upon completion.
Empower also announced the addition of 33,500 RT to its total connected capacity during the first quarter of 2026 and expanded its customer base to approximately 160,000 customers across 1,776 buildings.
