Empower's Cooling Demand Surges 7.1% in H1 2025
Empower reports a significant increase in district cooling consumption, driven by high occupancy rates and new projects.
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Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, has seen a 7.1% increase in consumption during the first half of 2025, reflecting growing demand for sustainable cooling solutions.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC, commonly known as Empower, has announced a remarkable 7.1% increase in the consumption of its district cooling services during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is largely attributed to high occupancy rates in existing real estate projects and the addition of new projects to the company's expansive portfolio.
Empower's services span across various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. This diverse customer base is increasingly adopting energy-efficient cooling solutions to prioritize sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. The sustained increase in district cooling consumption underscores the growing demand for environmentally friendly cooling services.
In the first half of 2025, Empower signed 86 new contracts to supply more than 99,000 refrigeration tons (RT) to various projects and buildings across Dubai, increasing its total contracted capacity to an impressive 1.86 million RT. Additionally, the company's connected capacity grew to over 1.6 million RT, with the addition of approximately 38,000 RT, while the number of buildings served reached 1,684.
H.E. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, emphasized the company's commitment to delivering district cooling services of the highest quality and reliability. Leveraging advanced technologies and innovations, Empower supports Dubai's ongoing population growth, urbanization, and economic development, aligning with the vision of the wise leadership to build a green future and achieve sustainable development and net-zero goals.
Bin Shafar expressed pride in the trust customers across sectors have placed in Empower as a reliable partner in their journey to reduce carbon footprints and embrace sustainable best practices. The steady increase in consumption and the expansion of Empower's customer base are a testament to the high efficiency of the company's district cooling services.
Empower's readiness to meet growing demand is supported by its state-of-the-art district cooling systems, high operational efficiency, and use of the latest technologies. The company's infrastructure demonstrated exceptional operational performance, further strengthened by an extensive maintenance and preparation campaign ahead of the summer season, covering its 88 district cooling plants and distribution networks.
Given Empower's robust growth trajectory and commitment to sustainability, investors may consider this an opportune moment to buy into the company's promising future. The increasing demand for sustainable cooling solutions and Empower's strategic positioning in the market suggest a positive outlook for the company.
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Summary
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) reported a 7.1% increase in district cooling consumption in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to high occupancy rates in existing real estate projects and the addition of new projects. Empower's customer base has expanded across various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and entertainment, as these sectors increasingly adopt energy-efficient cooling solutions to reduce carbon emissions. The company signed 86 new contracts to supply over 99,000 refrigeration tons (RT) to projects across Dubai, increasing its total contracted capacity to 1.86 million RT and connected capacity to over 1.6 million RT, with 1,684 buildings served. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar highlighted Empower's commitment to high-quality, reliable district cooling services, aligning with Dubai's sustainability goals. The company's operational efficiency and advanced technology have been crucial in meeting the growing demand for environmentally friendly cooling services. An extensive maintenance campaign before the summer season ensured the readiness of Empower's 88 district cooling plants and distribution networks.
