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Empower wins supply deal

for largest project in Business Bay

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation in line with the completion stages of the mega project
(Empower) has announced the closing of a deal with being developed by Select Group.
the ‘Select Group’ to supply 10,915 refrigeration «The advantages of modern district cooling
tons (RT) of district cooling energy to ‹The Peninsula›, systems are not limited to advancing environmental
a leading mixed-use real estate development in sustainability only, but also play a pivotal role in
Business Bay. enabling companies to maintain their air conditioning
Inspired by its name from the shape of the plot of systems, as operations, production, distribution and
land, which is the only peninsula with the largest view maintenance are carried out remotely in an advanced
in Business Bay, the project extends over an area of highly controlled technical environment, in a way that
more than 1 million sq ft, with an estimated built-up ensures high levels of service and security and safety
area of 5.5 million sq. ft. procedures,» remarked its CEO Ahmad bin Shafar.
It is set to become an exclusive community in Empower, he stated, was committed to serve leading
Downtown Dubai close to some of the city›s most real estate projects and providing all sectors and
prominent landmarks. residential, commercial and recreational facilities in
The regional unit of China State Construction Dubai with district cooling services in accordance
Engineering Corporation has been signed up for the with sustainable international specifications to
development of first phase of the ‘The Peninsula’ that support the emirate’s leading role in reducing carbon
combines in all of its phases 8 mixed-use buildings, emissions.
as well as vast green spaces, cafes, restaurants, retail He also praised the tireless efforts made by developers
outlets, parks, landscapes and a range of amenities of various residential, urban and other projects to ensure
extending along the Dubai Canal waterfront. social, economic and environmental sustainability,
As per the deal, Empower said it will be providing eco- stressing that the district cooling systems is a mainstay
friendly district cooling services in phases this year, for extending the life cycle of buildings.

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