FAQs On District Cooling Systems

District cooling system is an environmentally friendly cooling option that is being adopted by countries all over the world. District cooling also offers cost savings for users. This article goes through some of the basic FAQs related to this system:




Q1. What is a district cooling system?


Ans. A district cooling system works on the principle of energy savings. It allows the user to save 20% to 35% less electricity compared to traditional cooling systems. These savings are crucial when it comes to countries with high heating and cooling demands like the UAE. 


DCS makes use of a central source that distributes cool air in the form of chilled water to single or multiple buildings with the help of a network of underground pipes. It consists of the following components:

  1. Central chiller plant

  2. Distribution network

  3. Consumer substation



Q2. Why is district cooling environmentally friendly?


Ans. With increased urbanization and consequent increase in cooling demands, the whole world is adopting DCS which is a path towards green and smart cities. The users of DCS systems are offered the following environment friendly benefits:

  1. Lower levels of CO2 emissions

  2. Optimum space utilization-can be set up in basement areas

  3. The operating costs are quite low

  4. Better efficiency

  5. Contributes to green building index



Q3. Top District cooling companies in the UAE?


Ans. When the pandemic hit the globe, the main utilizers of DCS systems like malls, restaurants and other commercial facilities were shut down. But residential cooling demand increased. Many top companies have integrated remote working into their operational policies and thus this demand will keep on increasing. Listed below are the top DCS in the UAE:


  1. Emicool LLC

The company is the fourth largest company in the UAE and accounts for 8% of the market share. It has 9 operational projects with a cooling capacity of 179050 refrigerator tons. The implementation of Siemens Demand Flow Solution at Al Jadaf District Cooling Plant in 2020 brought about a huge impact on energy conservation.


  1. Empower

In 2002, Empower generated USD 615 million in sales and accounted for 20% of the market share and it has grown ever since. Some of its notable projects include Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Healthcare City, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay etc.


  1. National Central Cooling Company

Also known as Tabreed, it is responsible for 1.40 million refrigeration tons of cooling across 86 plants located in the GCC region. Some of its iconic projects include Marina Hall, Dubai Opera, Aldar HQ. 



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