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Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), announced a partnership with Trane Commercial for the purchase of new chillers in what is considered the biggest deal in the district cooling industry worldwide.
The agreement was signed at the end of the IDEA Annual Conference & Tradeshow 2017 held in Arizona, USA. Accordingly, Trane Commercial will supply Empower with 30 advanced, eco-friendly chillers with a total RT of 100,000. By virtue of the deal, Empower has the right to buy additional 30 chillers with a total RT of 100,000 in the future, which makes this agreement the biggest in the district cooling industry worldwide.
“We are excited to partner with Trane Commercial for our new line of chillers, which will serve as an important part of Empower’s advanced assets. These new chillers will have a significant role in supporting the company’s growth, in accordance with the increasing demand for district cooling solutions now and in the future as a result of our global leadership position in the industry and our customers’ trust in our qualitative services and costs,” said Ahmad Bin
Shafar, CEO of Empower.
Empower will use the new chillers in its projects in ‘Tecom C,’ Dubai World Trade Centre Residences, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the International Media Production Zone.
Commenting on the agreement, Dave Regnery, President of Trane Commercial for North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, “Trane is committed to delivering innovative, energy-efficient products and services to help organisations lower their environmental impact and achieve sustainability targets. We are excited to work with Empower, the world’s largest district cooling services provider, to drive toward their carbon emission reduction goals with the use of next-generation refrigerants that deliver advanced efficiency with a near-zero global warming potential. This business partnership for highly eco-friendly chillers with Empower stands to make a significant and positive environmental impact. ”
Empower will use the new chillers in its projects in ‘Tecom C,’ Dubai World Trade Centre Residences, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the International Media Production Zone.